Up to 9 homes at Land Adjacent To 84 School Road, Hockley Heath, Solihull

“This application seeks permission for the provision of up to 9no. dwellings on land known as Land Adjacent to 84 School Road. The application site relates to a parcel of land, situated along the northern side of School Road, Hockley Heath. The site currently consists of a combination of grassland, trees and shrubs, and is located in between residential development on its eastern and western boundaries.”

“In conclusion, the proposed permission in principle for up to 9 dwellings is considered acceptable in principle. The assessment set out within this report demonstrates that the site meets the relevant criteria for Grey Belt land, would not fundamentally undermine the purposes (taken together) of the remaining Green Belt across the area of the plan, there is a demonstrable unmet need for the type of development proposed, and the site is located in an accessible location.”

“Approval is recommended. Please note, as per paragraph 020 of the PPG, it is not possible for conditions to be attached to a grant of permission in principle…”

“Highway safety • Impact on Green Belt • Lack of nearby services • Impact on the wider area and Hockley Heath • Impact on the highway network • Flooding and Drainage issues • Sewage issues • No access/pavement off School Road to the site • Contaminated Land • Ecological impact/Biodiversity • Environmental Impact…”

“Loss of Green Space • Ownership dispute/legal concerns • Noise • Impact on the character of the area • Pollution • Loss of trees • Overdevelopment/cumulative impact • Impact on neighbouring amenity • Inadequate transport links • Unsustainable location • Heritage impacts…”

“PL/2025/01665/PIP - LAND ADJACENT TO 84 SCHOOL ROAD The Permission in Principle was approved.”