Bearwood, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bearwood, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bearwood are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bearwood
Bearwood, located in the southern part of Smethwick within the metropolitan borough of Sandwell, West Midlands, is a notable area north of the A456 Hagley Road. Historically known as Bearwood Hill, the High Street extends from the Smethwick Council House to Windmill Lane. The area is marked by the Shireland Brook, where Portland Road transitions into Shireland Road, officially designating the region as Bearwood as of February 2014. This evolving locality presents opportunities for various planning applications in a vibrant community setting.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Edgbaston
- LSOA: Birmingham 075C
Crime Statistics
447 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 222
- criminal-damage-arson: 39
- vehicle-crime: 35
- public-order: 26
- other-theft: 22
- shoplifting: 22
- burglary: 19
- drugs: 16
- possession-of-weapons: 16
- anti-social-behaviour: 13
- other-crime: 9
- robbery: 6
- theft-from-the-person: 2
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bearwood.
- 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 Bearwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Bearwood.
- - 18 Barnsley Road Harborne Birmingham B17 8ED
Certificate of Lawfulness - Existing
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 43 Willow Avenue Birmingham B17 8HP
Erection of detached outbuilding to rear
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 588 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BW
Retrospective change of use from retail to motorbike sales and repairs.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 503 Hagley Road Smethwick B66 4AX
Proposed change of use of ground floor retail unit to 1 No. self-contained flat and fenestration alterations to ground floor front and rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Flat 609 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BL
Proposed loft conversion and rear dormer window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 6 St Marys Road Smethwick B67 5DG
Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to 6 No. bedroom 6 No.person HMO with loft conversion and rear dormer window (Lawful Development Certificate)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 19b Barnsley Road Harborne Birmingham B17 8EB
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as 2no. self contained flats
Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 2 Meadow Road Harborne Birmingham B17 8BU
Erection of single storey rear extension and installation of replacement single glazed windows with double glazing
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 2A Barnsley Road Birmingham B17 8ED
Proposed change of use of first floor from restaurant to 2 No. self-contained flats.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 6 St Marys Road Smethwick B67 5DG
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.04m L x 3.80m H (2.80m to eaves)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Former Sandon Road Methodist Church, Sandon Road Birmingham B17 8HA
Application to determine the details for condition number (7- Submission of a contaminated land verification report ) attached to reference number 2023/05142/PA
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 3 Ethel Street Smethwick B67 5AL
Proposed single storey side/rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Former Sandon Road Methodist Church, Sandon Road, Birmingham B17 8HA
Application to determine the details for condition number 4 (Submission of a Sustainable Drainage Operation and Maintenance Plan) attached to reference number 2023/05142/PA
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Hagley Road Car Wash 457 Hagley Road Smethwick B66 4AU
Retention of 1 No. internally illuminated free standing advertising screen.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 599 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BJ
Proposed 1 No. internally illuminated fascia sign and 1 No. internally illuminated projecting sign to front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 431 and 433 Hagley Road Edgbaston Birmingham B17 8BL
Application for a non-material amendment to planning approval 2020/06431/PA for removal of Condition No. 20 (Construction Employment Plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 562 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BS
Proposed variation of condition 3 of planning permission DC/21/66206 (Proposed change of use from a bank (financial and professional services use) to an adult gaming centre (sui generis). To extend th
Status: Permitted | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 16 Wadhurst Road Birmingham B17 8JE
Erection of first floor side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-08-31
View full details - - 558 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BT
Proposed change of use from social club to 4 No. townhouses, 2 No. self-contained flats and 1 No. commercial unit, demolition of existing cellar, creation of new second floor to rear, fenestration alt
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 17 Wadhurst Road Harborne Birmingham B17 8JF
Erection of rear single storey extension, two storey side extension and porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-02-26
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A brief summary of Bearwood in West Midlands
Bearwood, located in the southern part of Smethwick within the metropolitan borough of Sandwell, West Midlands, is a notable area north of the A456 Hagley Road. Historically known as Bearwood Hill, the High Street extends from the Smethwick Council House to Windmill Lane. The area is marked by the Shireland Brook, where Portland Road transitions into Shireland Road, officially designating the region as Bearwood as of February 2014. This evolving locality presents opportunities for various planning applications in a vibrant community setting.
The Bearwood area recorded 447 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.
Bearwood has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: High Street and Crocketts Lane, Barnsley Road, Moor Pool, Cape Hill Town Centre. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bearwood includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Bearwood
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Bearwood. Of these, 56% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Bearwood.
The average decision period of 71 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 Bearwood were full planning applications (24), outline applications (14), amendments (8). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 49 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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Related Planning Guides
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