Acock's Green, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Acock's Green, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Acock's Green
Acock's Green is a suburban area and ward located in southeast Birmingham, England, named after the Acock family, who constructed a notable house in 1370. The area, sometimes spelled "Acock's Green," is recognized for its distinctive name and offers a mix of residential and local amenities, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Yardley
- LSOA: Birmingham 089G
Crime Statistics
500 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 231
- vehicle-crime: 60
- public-order: 39
- shoplifting: 38
- criminal-damage-arson: 34
- other-theft: 28
- burglary: 21
- drugs: 11
- anti-social-behaviour: 10
- robbery: 8
- other-crime: 8
- possession-of-weapons: 6
- theft-from-the-person: 4
- bicycle-theft: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Acock's Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Acock's Green.
- 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 Acock's Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Acock's Green.
- - 54 Wetherfield Road Birmingham B11 3HS
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 2.85 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-31
View full details - - 334 Olton Boulevard West Birmingham B11 3HJ
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 46 Broad Road Acocks Green Birmingham B27 7XB
Application to determine the details for condition number 3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,18,20,24,25,27 (Condition 3 Ecological Enhancement Strategy Condition 4 Details of bird/bat boxes Condition 5 Pr
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Al-burhan Grammar School 258 Spring Road Springfield Birmingham B11 3DW
Application to determine the details for condition number 4 (submission of details to prevent mud on the highway) and condition number 19 (contamination remediation scheme) attached to planning applic
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 61 Fox Hollies Road Birmingham B27 7TH
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 2.4 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-10-06
View full details - - 316 Olton Boulevard West Tyseley Birmingham B11 3HJ
Erection of single storey front and side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 316 Olton Boulevard West Birmingham B11 3HJ
Erection of 4 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres. Eaves height 3 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-02-25
View full details - - 884 Warwick Road Tyseley Birmingham B11 2ES
Application to determine the details for condition 17 (the Birmingham Connected Business Travel Network) attached to planning approval 2021/10164/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - 21 Broad Road Birmingham B27 7UX
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.7 metres. Eaves height 2.3 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-07-18
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A brief summary of Acock's Green in West Midlands
Acock's Green is a suburban area and ward located in southeast Birmingham, England, named after the Acock family, who constructed a notable house in 1370. The area, sometimes spelled "Acock's Green," is recognized for its distinctive name and offers a mix of residential and local amenities, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region.
The Acock's Green area recorded 500 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.
Acock's Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: School Road. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Acock's Green planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Acock's Green
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Acock's Green. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 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 Acock's Green.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Acock's Green were outline applications (20), full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (7).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 24 applications
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