Search Birmingham planning applications
12 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Birmingham · updated daily · Birmingham City Council
- 63 Adderley Gardens, Birmingham, B8 1LBAwaiting decisionErection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.52 metres, eaves height 2.32 metresPermitted Development HouseholderReceived 14 Oct 20262026/06276/PA
- 146 St Saviours Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 1HQAwaiting decisionInstallation of footway crossingHouseholderReceived 7 Oct 20262026/01455/PA
- 84 Fordrough Lane, Birmingham, B9 5LEApprovedErection of single storey front extensionHouseholderReceived 6 Sep 2026Decided 5 Oct 20262026/04577/PA
- Saltley Methodist Church, 140 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1HURefusedApplication for variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) attached to planning approval 2025/05973/PA for alterations to front elevationVariation of ConditionReceived 26 Aug 2026Decided 23 Sep 20262026/04563/PA
- Duddeston Wagon Works, Pitney Street, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 4QSApprovedPrior Approval for a pitched roof to the existing building to improve building maintenance at Railway Maintenance Delivery Unit at Duddeston Wagon WorksRailtrack DeterminationReceived 26 Aug 2026Decided 11 Sep 20262026/05124/PA
Planning in Birmingham
- Approved
- 74%
- 35 of 45 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Birmingham in the last 24 months, from Birmingham City Council's planning register.
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B8 89 applications in the last 12 monthsB9 56 applications in the last 12 monthsB7 30 applications in the last 12 months
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About Birmingham
Birmingham, located in the West Midlands region of England, is the largest local authority district in the country by population, boasting around 1.2 million residents as of 2024. Known as the second city of the UK, Birmingham is part of a larger metropolitan area that includes the Black Country and surrounding towns like Wolverhampton, Dudley, and Solihull, with a combined urban population of approximately 2.7 million. The city also encompasses the royal town of Sutton Coldfield to the northeast, contributing to its status as a key area for planning applications and development projects. The city has a population of approximately 1,137,100 (2017 estimate). It sits within the Birmingham district.
Birmingham sits at an elevation of 140 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 267.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Birmingham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Birmingham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birmingham 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Birmingham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Birmingham. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (18), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (5).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).