Balsall Heath, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Balsall Heath, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Balsall Heath are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Balsall Heath
Balsall Heath is an inner-city area in Birmingham, West Midlands, known for its vibrant cultural diversity. It is home to the famous Balti Triangle, a hub for delicious South Asian cuisine, making it an appealing location for both residents and potential investors exploring planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Ladywood
- LSOA: Birmingham 084C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Balsall Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Balsall Heath.
- 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 Balsall Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
225 planning applications found near Balsall Heath.
- - Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College 1 Belgrave Road Birmingham B12 9FF
Application to determine the details for condition number (3 - Submission of a scheme for ecological/biodiversity/enhancement measures 5 -A landscape and ecological management plan (LEMP) 6 -Biodivers
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 36 Edward Road Birmingham B12 9LR
Erection of 3.9 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 95 Oakfield Road Birmingham B12 9PY
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use at part of ground floor from Commercial, Business & Service (Use Class E) to a 2 bed self contained flat (Use Class
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 416 Flat 1 Moseley Road Sparkbrook Birmingham B12 9AT
Erection of ground floor and first floor extensions to create 1no. new self contained flat and 1no. studio flat
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Land adjacent to LIDL Moseley Road Birmingham B12 9AD
Application for Prior Notification for the proposed telecommunications base station comprising a 20m monopole supporting 6 no. antennas and 2no. dishes with 2 no. ground based cabinets and ancillary d
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - 43 Vincent Street Balsall Heath Birmingham B12 9TP
Change of use from family dwelling (Use Class C3) to care home for vulnerable adults (Use Class C2)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Surface car park adjacent to Clifton Road Birmingham B12 8SX
Variation of condition 1 (Requires the building be removed and use discontinued within a timescale) attached to planning approval 2021/05548/PA to extend the temporary use until 15th September 2027
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - Moseley Road Baths and Balsall Heath Library 497 Moseley Road Balsall Heath Birmingham B12 9BX
Application for the variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of approval 2023/03912/PA to amend the location and appearance of the substation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Moseley Road Baths and Balsall Heath Library 497 Moseley Road Balsall Heath Birmingham B12 9BX
Application for a non-material amendment to application no. 2023/03903/PA for alterations to proposed substation including replacement of metal cladding with brickwork, replacement of green roof with
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 6 Maydene Croft Birmingham B12 9TT
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - 6 Maydene Croft Birmingham B12 9TT
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Balsall Heath Library 497 Moseley Road Sparkbrook Birmingham B12 9BX
Installation of two storey steel-framed plant deck housing a LV room, air source heat pump, MVHR unit, access walkways, ladders and acoustic screening
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 269-271 Mary Street Sparkbrook Birmingham B12 9RS
Conversion of first and second floors into a 6-bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) including roof alteration (mansard) and box dormers
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - Land at Orphanage Road to the east of Nexus Point Erdington Birmingham
Application to determine the details for condition number 12. (Submission of boundary treatment details) attached to planning application 2022/09302/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 5 Vincent street Birmingham Balsall Heath B12 9SG
Application to determine the details for condition number 4,5,6,7,8, and 9. 4. Submission of a contamination remediation scheme 5 Submission of contamination verification plan 6. Submission of cycle s
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 582 Moseley Road Sparkbrook Birmingham B12 9AA
Listed Building Conent for the removal of a damaged truss, raising of the ridge and installation of a steel ridge beam.
Type: Heritage | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-04-15
View full details - - 582 Moseley Road Sparkbrook Birmingham B12 9AA
Application for the removal of a damaged truss, raising of the ridge and installation of a steel ridge beam.
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - 332 Moseley Road Sparkbrook Birmingham B12 9AZ
Application to determine the details for condition number 3, 4 and 5. (Prior submission of architectural and specification details. Prior submission of sample materials. Prior submission of mortar mix
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-04-08
View full details - - 332 Moseley Road Sparkbrook Birmingham B12 9AZ
Application to determine details for Condition Number 26 (Submission of contaminated land verification report), Condition Number 38 (Entry and Exit sign details), Condition Number 39 (Parking Manageme
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - Balsall Heath Library Moseley Road Sparkbrook Birmingham B12 9BX
Listed Building Consent for installation of two-storey steel-framed plant deck housing a LV room, air source heat pump, MVHR unit, access walkways, ladders and acoustic screening
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-03-20
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A brief summary of Balsall Heath in West Midlands
Balsall Heath is an inner-city area in Birmingham, West Midlands, known for its vibrant cultural diversity. It is home to the famous Balti Triangle, a hub for delicious South Asian cuisine, making it an appealing location for both residents and potential investors exploring planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Balsall Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Balsall Heath has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Digbeth, Deritend and Bordesley High Streets, Moseley, Edgbaston, St Agnes. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, Balsall Heath 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 Balsall Heath
In the last 24 months, 141 planning applications were submitted near Balsall Heath. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 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 Balsall Heath.
The average decision period of 85 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 Balsall Heath were full planning applications (60), outline applications (24), discharge of conditions (24). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 139 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.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 41 applications
- Refused: 14 applications
- Awaiting decision: 86 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Sparkbrook planning applications
- Highgate planning applications
- Moseley planning applications
- Edgbaston planning applications
- The Vale planning applications
- Digbeth planning applications
- Sparkhill planning applications
- Bordesley planning applications
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