Monkspath, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Monkspath, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Monkspath
Monkspath is a substantial residential community and light-industrial zone located in Solihull, West Midlands, just southeast of the Shirley district. Situated within the Blythe ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, it presents a blend of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £401,612 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Solihull
- Parliamentary constituency: Solihull West and Shirley
- LSOA: Solihull 029D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Monkspath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Monkspath.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Monkspath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Monkspath.
- PL/2026/00752/MINFHO - 3 Bowbrook Avenue Monkspath Solihull B90 4UY
Ground floor rear 6m extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-20 - PL/2026/00739/TPO - 11 Stapenhall Road Monkspath Solihull B90 4XX
Crown lift to 4m above ground level to provide adequate clearance and surrounding structures; crown reduce by 2m: to reduce overall height and lateral spread and to improve shape and achieve a more ba
Status: Undecided | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-16 - - 10 Chadstone Close Monkspath Solihull B90 4YX
Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 19 Rowthorn Drive Monkspath Solihull B90 4ST
Conversion of house (C3) into children's home (C2).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 15 Rushwick Grove Monkspath Solihull B90 4XL
Single storey extension to front elevation to form a disabled porch access into the existing dwelling house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 12 Chadstone Close Monkspath Solihull B90 4YX
Single storey rear extension. Replacement of covered passageway to side of house with flush guttering. Front driveway to be partially block paved.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 9 Frankholmes Drive Monkspath Solihull B90 4XF
Part garage conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 14 Hawbridge Close Monkspath Solihull B90 4SU
Rear single and two storey extensions, detached garage to front of property, conversion of garage to form study and part of new kitchen/utility.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 3 Stapenhall Road Monkspath Solihull B90 4XX
Fell and Remove Oak tree (T2) Crown Reduce by up to 3.5m extending lateral branches, prune to reshape crown Oak tree (T1).
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 42 Frankholmes Drive Monkspath Solihull B90 4YA
Amend garage to habitable space with garage door changed to window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - Bus Shelter 276096 Stratford Road Shirley Solihull
Replace existing single sided internally illuminated 6 sheet bus shelter advertising displays with a single digital bus shelter advertising display. The reverse panel comprises a non-advertising, non-
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Solihull | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Monkspath in West Midlands
Monkspath is a substantial residential community and light-industrial zone located in Solihull, West Midlands, just southeast of the Shirley district. Situated within the Blythe ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, it presents a blend of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Monkspath show an average sale price of £401,612, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Monkspath a particularly low-crime area.
Monkspath has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Monkspath includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Monkspath Meadow SSSI, River Blythe SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Monkspath
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Monkspath. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Monkspath.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Monkspath slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Monkspath were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.