How long do planning decisions take near Whitlock's End?

The average planning decision time near Whitlock's End is 86 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 Whitlock's End?

The planning approval rate near Whitlock's End is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Whitlock's End?

The most common type of planning application near Whitlock's End is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whitlock's End?

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Whitlock's End, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whitlock's End, West Midlands.

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About Whitlock's End

Dickens Heath is a contemporary village and civil parish located in the borough of Solihull, West Midlands, which includes the historic hamlet of Whitlock's End. Once part of the Hockley Heath civil parish, it shares borders with Cheswick Green and Tidbury Green in Solihull, as well as Major's Green in Worcestershire. This blend of modern development and historical charm makes Dickens Heath an interesting area for planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £401,612 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Crime Statistics

30 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 11
burglary: 6
criminal-damage-arson: 3
other-theft: 3
vehicle-crime: 3
public-order: 2
anti-social-behaviour: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whitlock's End.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitlock's End.

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 Whitlock's End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

14 planning applications found near Whitlock's End.

PL/2026/00786/MINFHO - 54 Birchy Close Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1QL
Entrance porch extension, incorporating a gable end at the front, incorporating flat roof dormers and a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-22
PL/2026/00766/CLOPUD - Priorsgate 100 Birchy Close Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1QL
Certificate of lawful development for proposed relocation of driveway access to unadopted road and erection of 1m tall timber fence along the boundary with the road. Enlargement of hardstanding drivew
Status: Undecided | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-21
PL/2026/00759/PPOL - Land Off Tilehouse Lane Tidbury Green Solihull B90 1PX
Outline planning application for up to 190 residential dwellings, (Use Class C3) (all matters reserved except for access), with access taken off Tilehouse Lane, public open space and associated infras
Status: Undecided | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-20
PL/2026/00585/CLOPUD - 3 Six Acre Drive Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1FY
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey rear extension to form a bedroom.
Status: Approved | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-16
- 174 Tilehouse Lane Tidbury Green Solihull B90 1PW
Erection of 3 No. new dwellings, revised access and new double garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-02
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- 174 Tilehouse Lane Tidbury Green Solihull B90 1PW
Discharge condition Nos. 3- Materials and 9- Levels following planning approval PL/2025/00523/PPFL- Demolish existing bungalow and remove existing pond. New construction on the site, single storey wit
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-23
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- Birchy Farm 57 Birchy Leasowes Lane Tidbury Green Solihull B90 1PU
Erection of 4 new dwellings and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-08-17
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- Priorsgate 100 Birchy Close Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1QL
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 7.7m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 4m, and measuring 3m at the eaves.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-02-28
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- 77 Birchy Close Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1QL
Fell 4 x Oak trees (T09, T16, T17 & T18). Fell 2 x Silver Birch trees (T13 & T20). Fell 2 x Rowan trees (T8 & T10). Fell 2 x Aspen trees (T01 & T11). Remove Deadwood and Crown Lift to 3.5 m 2 x Oak tr
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-06-21
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- 398 Tilehouse Lane Tidbury Green Solihull B90 1PX
Two storey rear & side extensions, projecting 6m from rear of existing buiding with internal reconfiguration and seperate annex building including double garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2024-04-20
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- 172 Tilehouse Lane Tidbury Green Solihull B90 1PW
Demolition of Nos. 172 and 174 Tilehouse Lane and erection of three detached dwellings - Revised application.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2023-10-14
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- 274 Dickens Heath Road Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1QN
Two storey side extensions and the extension of the front of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2023-08-17
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- Land Rear Of 39 To 43 Birchy Close Dickens Heath Solihull
Erect 6 No. dormer bungalows with 3 No. garages access road and landscaping on parts of gardens to 39-43 Birchy Close.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2023-05-17
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- Priorsgate 100 Birchy Close Dickens Heath Solihull B90 1QL
Fell trees 1-16 (T1-T16) to reinstate lawn area and replant 25 new trees across rear woodland from line on site plan 1 after T16. Fell: T1. Liquid amber T2. Himalayan birch T3. H, Birch T4. Birch T5.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Solihull | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Whitlock's End in West Midlands

Property prices in Whitlock's End show an average sale price of £401,612, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Whitlock's End area recorded 30 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Whitlock's End 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 Whitlock's End includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Berry Mound Pastures 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 Whitlock's End

In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Whitlock's End. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Whitlock's End maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 86 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 Whitlock's End were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (10), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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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