How long do planning decisions take near Romsley Hill?

The average planning decision time near Romsley Hill is 62 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Romsley Hill?

The planning approval rate near Romsley Hill is 40%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Romsley Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Romsley Hill is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Romsley Hill?

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Romsley Hill, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Romsley Hill, Worcestershire.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £274,620 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dudley
Parliamentary constituency: Halesowen
LSOA: Dudley 026D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Romsley Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Romsley Hill.

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 Romsley Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Romsley Hill.

- 9 Bromsgrove Road Romsley Worcestershire B62 0ET
Permission in Principle for the demolition of the existing house and the construction of up to 4no. bungalows
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-09-23
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- Romsleyhill Farm House Farley Lane Romsley Worcestershire B62 0LG
Proposed detached garage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-06-16
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A brief summary of Romsley Hill in Worcestershire

Romsley Hill is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.

Property prices in Romsley Hill show an average sale price of £274,620, 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 Romsley Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Romsley Hill includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Romsley Manor Farm SSSI, Madeley Heath Pit SSSI, Romsley Hill SSSI; 10 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 Romsley Hill

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Romsley Hill. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Romsley Hill.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Romsley Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Romsley Hill were outline applications (3), full planning applications (1), amendments (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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