How long do planning decisions take near Aston?

The average planning decision time near Aston is 64 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 Aston?

The planning approval rate near Aston is 62%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Aston?

The most common type of planning application near Aston is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Aston?

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Aston, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Aston, West Midlands.

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About Aston

Aston is an inner Birmingham area located in the metropolitan West Midlands, historically part of Warwickshire. Situated just 1.5 miles northwest of Birmingham City Centre, it functions as a ward within the metropolitan authority. Once an independent parish known as Aston-juxta-Birmingham until 1911, Aston offers a unique context for planning applications in a vibrant urban setting.

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Area Information

Admin district: Birmingham
Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Perry Barr
LSOA: Birmingham 037A

Crime Statistics

397 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 184
vehicle-crime: 54
criminal-damage-arson: 28
other-theft: 24
public-order: 23
burglary: 17
other-crime: 13
anti-social-behaviour: 12
drugs: 11
shoplifting: 9
possession-of-weapons: 8
robbery: 8
theft-from-the-person: 4
bicycle-theft: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Aston.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aston.

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 Aston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Aston.

- 14 Sutherland Street Birmingham B6 7PT
Extension and modifications to existing front porch
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-26
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- Aston Manor Brewery Thimble Mill Lane Birmingham B7 5HS
Application to determine the details for condition number 2 and 3 (drainage) attached to approval 2024/08101/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-11
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- Aston Tavern 10 Aston Hall Road Perry Barr Birmingham B6 7FF
Installation of an ATM
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-23
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- Aston Tavern 10 Aston Hall Road Perry Barr Birmingham B6 7FF
Advertisement consent for the display of 1 non-illuminated surround sign and 1 illuminated logo panel
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-23
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- 30 Wainwright Street Birmingham B6 5TJ
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from Commercial, Business & Service (Use Class E) to 4 no. 1 bed. apartments (Use Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-11
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- Vantage Point 20 Upper Portland Street Birmingham B6 5TW
Temporary consent for a period of 15 years for change of use of existing building to a paddle court from an existing use of the building for B8 (storage and distribution) and or Class E (g) (iii) (ind
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-24
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- Opposite 29 Gladstone Street Aston Birmingham B6 7NY
Telecoms License Advisory for the installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-07-11
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- 221-227 Electric Avenue Witton Birmingham B6 7DE
Retrospective change of use to hand car wash and installation of footway crossings
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-06-24
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- Vantage Point 20 Upper Portland Street Aston Birmingham B6 5TW
Application to determine the details for condition numbers 5. (details of the number, design, location of bird nesting boxes/bat boxes/bricks/tubes) 9. (external plant or equipment) and 10. (A Code of
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-04-24
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- Vantage Point 20 Upper Portland Street Aston Birmingham B6 5TW
Application to determine the details for condition number 5 (management and operation delivery) 8 (external plant/equipment) attached to approval 2023/04620/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-04-24
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- Plume Industrial Estate Plume Street Aston Birmingham B6 7RT
Retrospective permission for the demolition of buildings and erection of a concrete batching plant
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-12-28
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A brief summary of Aston in West Midlands

The Aston area recorded 397 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.

Aston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Aston Hall and Church. 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.

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Planning Activity in Aston

In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Aston. Of these, 62% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Aston.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Aston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Aston were full planning applications (19), outline applications (14), discharge of conditions (11). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 50 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 16 applications
Refused: 5 applications
Withdrawn: 5 applications
Awaiting decision: 25 applications

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