Whitacre Heath, Warwickshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitacre Heath, Warwickshire.
Warwickshire · England · settlement
About Whitacre Heath
Whitacre Heath is a quaint village located in the North Warwickshire district of England, part of the trio known as 'The Whitacres' alongside Nether and Over Whitacre. Originating in the 19th century, it developed during the early railway expansion, particularly with the opening of the Stonebridge Railway in 1839. Today, the village is predominantly residential and agricultural, featuring historic Victorian brick structures linked to Birmingham's water management. As the area continues to evolve, planning applications may focus on maintaining its character while accommodating growth.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Warwickshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North Warwickshire and Bedworth
- LSOA: North Warwickshire 006A
Crime Statistics
7 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- violent-crime: 2
- drugs: 1
- other-theft: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitacre Heath.
- 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 Whitacre Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
186 planning applications found near Whitacre Heath.
- - 35 Birmingham Road Whitacre Heath B46 2ET
Erection of a single storey front porch extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 17 Birmingham Road Whitacre Heath B46 2ET
Works to tree(s) protected by Tree Preservation Order (713.083/11) - Re-pollard 3 limes trees back to original pruning points (reduce to 5m)
Status: Undecided | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Whyn House 15 Cottage Lane Whitacre Heath Coleshill B46 2EJ
Permission in Principle for the development of a single infill dwelling on land forming part of the curtilage of No. 15 Whyn House, Cottage Lane
Status: Undecided | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Fairview 84 Birmingham Road Whitacre Heath B46 2EP
Erection of two storey side and rear extension and part single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Heathfield 17 Birmingham Road Whitacre Heath B46 2ET
Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order 713.083/11- 30% crown reduction of 3 lime trees
Status: Undecided | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Heath House 27 Birmingham Road Whitacre Heath B46 2ET
Works to tree protected by TPO-713.083/17 - Lift Crown of copper beech tree for access, light and building clearance
Status: Permitted | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - The Coach House 29 Birmingham Road Whitacre Heath B46 2ET
Construction of vehicle access including dropped kerb
Status: Permitted | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 28 Station Road Whitacre Heath B46 2EH
Erection of first floor extension
Status: Permitted | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Old Beretun Barnes Wood Lane Whitacre Heath B46 2EF
Proposed new annexe building ancillary to main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - 49 Birmingham Road Whitacre Heath B46 2ET
Prior notification for larger home extension: rear extension 3.50 metres x 5.50 metres x 2.70 metres high
Status: Permitted | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Cottage Farm 50 Cottage Lane Whitacre Heath Coleshill B46 2EL
Retention of detached triple car port
Status: Permitted | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Old Beretun Barnes Wood Lane Whitacre Heath Coleshill B46 2EF
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed mobile annexe ancillary to the main dwelling house to replace the existing summer house and shed.
Status: Rejected | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Nether Whitacre Village Hall Station Road Whitacre Heath Coleshill B46 2JG
Application for change of use of Village Hall car parking spaces to provide 15no. additional resident parking spaces., providing a total of 30no. spaces.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2025-04-11
View full details - - Land Opposite Village Hall Station Road Whitacre Heath
Outline application (access only) for the development of upto 4no. serviced plots to deliver self-build and custom build dwellings
Status: Conditions | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Cottage Farm 50 Cottage Lane Whitacre Heath Coleshill B46 2EL
Prior Approval for a new agricultural shed (10m L x 6m W x 4m H) to replace an existing, smaller dilapidated metal shed. The new shed will be a steel frame, metal clad agricultural shed used for the p
Status: Permitted | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2025-02-06
View full details - - Cottage Farm 50 cottage Lane Whitacre Heath B46 2EL
Application to discharge conditions 3 (Demolition and Construction Method Statement) and 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of planning permission PAP/2023/0315 dated 13/9/2024 and permiss
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - Cottage Farm 50 Cottage Lane Whitacre Heath Coleshill B46 2EL
Application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission PAP/2023/00315 dated 13/09/2024.
Status: Permitted | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2025-01-17
View full details - - Land between 10 and 32 Birmingham Road Whitacre Heath
Permission in principle for proposed infill residential development (minimum 4 dwellings and maximum 9 dwellings)
Status: Rejected | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2024-12-05
View full details - - Old Beretun Barnes Wood Lane Whitacre Heath Coleshill B46 2EF
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing extension to summer house and 2no storage sheds
Status: Permitted | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2024-08-28
View full details - - 51 Birmingham Road Whitacre Heath B46 2ET
Proposed installation of block plaving driveway and dropped kerbs for highway access.
Status: Permitted | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2024-08-06
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A brief summary of Whitacre Heath in Warwickshire
Whitacre Heath is a quaint village located in the North Warwickshire district of England, part of the trio known as 'The Whitacres' alongside Nether and Over Whitacre. Originating in the 19th century, it developed during the early railway expansion, particularly with the opening of the Stonebridge Railway in 1839. Today, the village is predominantly residential and agricultural, featuring historic Victorian brick structures linked to Birmingham's water management. As the area continues to evolve, planning applications may focus on maintaining its character while accommodating growth.
There were 7 crimes reported in the Whitacre Heath area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Whitacre Heath includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Blythe SSSI, Whitacre Heath SSSI. 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 Whitacre Heath
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Whitacre Heath. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whitacre Heath may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Whitacre Heath were discharge of conditions (5), amendments (2), full planning applications (1).
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 8 applications
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