The next Repair Cafe at the Pavilion hall will be held on Tuesday 23rd September 2025 from 10.00am to 12.00noon.
HHPC News
Under the revised National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024) and updated Planning Practice Guidance (February 2025), the classification of a settlement as a village or town now directly affects how Green Belt protections are applied. This is particularly relevant to the emerging concept of “Grey Belt” land—areas within the Green Belt that may be considered suitable for development due to lower environmental or strategic value.
Solihull Council is proposing to reclassify Knowle, Dorridge, Bentley Heath, and Balsall Common as towns, but Hockley Heath remains classified as a village. This distinction matters.
Land surrounding towns is more likely to retain Green Belt protection, while land around villages may be more vulnerable to development pressures.
The survey will close on Monday 25 August 2025.
Details of the restrictions in place and affected routes from 07:30 to 11:30 (anticipated timings) affecting roads in Solihull on Sunday 10th August 2025.
Notice of Temporary Road Closure: 25th July 2025 – School Road, Hockley Heath.
Location: Between Rotherhams Oak Lane and Ashford Lane.
Date: 25th July from 09:30 to 15:00.
Reason: Tree cutting works will be taking place on behalf of BT OpenReach.
A diversion route with be in place via School Road, Rotherhams Oak Lane, Dyers Lane, Kineton Lane, Stratford Road, Box Trees Road and vice versa for the opposite direction.
The Parish Council have been informed of a consultation which opens today, 7th July and runs until 20th July 2025, in relation to a full planning application for the development of 23 dwellings on Land off Stratford Road, Hockley Heath.
The link to the consultation is here: https://www.landoffstratfordroad.co.uk/
Please note the consultation period ends on Friday 6 June 2025. The Parish Council encourage all residents to engage in the process and make your comments and views known. In order to comment you will need to register or log in. If you need help with any aspect of this, please contact the Clerk to the Parish Council, Clare Wood (email: clerk@hockleyheathparishcouncil.gov.uk).
Comments on planning applications can also be made in writing by email or post:
Email comments directly to planning@solihull.gov.uk
or write to:
Development Management, Solihull MBC, Manor Square, Solihull, B91 3YA – you must include your name and address with any comment (also include the planning reference number, which is PL/2025/00879/PPOL). Anonymous comments cannot be considered.
This matter is on the Agenda for discussion at the Parish Council meeting on Thursday 15 May 2025.