How long do planning decisions take near Balsall Heath?

The average planning decision time near Balsall Heath is 77 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 Balsall Heath?

The planning approval rate near Balsall Heath is 68%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Balsall Heath?

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

How can I track planning applications near Balsall Heath?

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Balsall Heath, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Balsall Heath, West Midlands.

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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 Hall Green and Moseley
LSOA: Birmingham 083A

Crime Statistics

634 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 293
vehicle-crime: 50
criminal-damage-arson: 46
other-theft: 42
drugs: 41
public-order: 37
burglary: 36
other-crime: 19
anti-social-behaviour: 17
possession-of-weapons: 16
robbery: 15
shoplifting: 15
bicycle-theft: 4
theft-from-the-person: 3

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

12 planning applications found near Balsall Heath.

- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 62 Vincent Parade Birmingham B12 9TH
Telecomms licence application for the proposed installation to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-03-01
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- Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College 1 Belgrave Road Birmingham B12 9FF
Proposed landscape scheme with associated lighting including covered canopy areas and smaller shelters
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-01-15
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- Side of 28 Balfour Street Balsall Heath Birmingham B12 9SY
Telecomms Licence Advisory for the installation of 1.no pole
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-11-01
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- 21 Hampden Retreat Birmingham B12 9TB
Erection of 5.9 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.5 metres, eaves height 2.4 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-03-10
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- Land to the rear of Longmore House 100 Tindal Street Balsall Heath Birmingham B12 9QL
Application to determine the details for condition number 10 (provision of agreed highway works) attached to planning approval 2019/09234/PA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-12-22
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- 31 Gosford Street Birmingham B12 9ER
Erection of 5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres. Eaves height 3 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-05-28
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A brief summary of Balsall Heath in West Midlands

The Balsall Heath area recorded 634 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.

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.

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Planning Activity in Balsall Heath

In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Balsall Heath. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Balsall Heath were full planning applications (24), outline applications (13), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 44% 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, 52 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.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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