Boldmere, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boldmere, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Boldmere
Boldmere is a vibrant suburb within Sutton Coldfield, part of the City of Birmingham, England. Surrounded by New Oscott, Sutton Park, Wylde Green, and Erdington, it falls under the Sutton Vesey ward, making it a key area for residential developments and planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £375,102 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Sutton Coldfield
- LSOA: Birmingham 018F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boldmere.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boldmere.
- 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 Boldmere based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Boldmere.
- - 6 Southam Drive Birmingham B73 5PD
Increase the flat roof height to the utility room and garage.
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 22 Mayfield Road Sutton Vesey Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B73 5QL
Erection of single storey rear extension and raised patio extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 64 Station Road Sutton Vesey Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B73 5LA
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 110 Jockey Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B73 5PP
Erection of single storey rear extension and first floor rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 3 Beacon Road Sutton Vesey Sutton Coldfield B73 5ST
Erection of first floor side extension, single storey side and rear extension and alterations to main roof including height increase
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Sutton Coldfield Tennis Club Highbridge Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B73 5QB
Application to determine the details for condition numbers 3 (External Materials), 6 (Landscape Management Plan), 12 (Bird/Bat Boxes), 13 (Construction Ecological Management Plan) and 15 (BNG and Habi
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 28 Britwell Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B73 5SN
Lawful development certificate for proposed dormer loft conversion for side and rear dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 107 Jockey Road Sutton Coldfield B73 5PH
Erection of 3.4 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.8 metres, eaves height 2.45 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-03-08
View full details - - 83 Jockey Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B73 5PH
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 12 Vesey Road Birmingham B73 5NZ
Erection of single storey rear extension and new roof to existing side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Goldieslie Club Ltd Goldieslie Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B73 5PF
Installation of floodlights mounted on 4no. 8m high columns
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 38 Frederick Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B73 5QN
Non material amendment to Planning Approval 2024/00312/PA to move new side wall to sit on boundary line
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 245 Station Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B73 5LH
Installation of dormer windows to side and rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of Boldmere in West Midlands
Boldmere is a vibrant suburb within Sutton Coldfield, part of the City of Birmingham, England. Surrounded by New Oscott, Sutton Park, Wylde Green, and Erdington, it falls under the Sutton Vesey ward, making it a key area for residential developments and planning applications.
Property prices in Boldmere show an average sale price of £375,102, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Boldmere a particularly low-crime area.
Boldmere has one conservation area within its boundaries: High Street Sutton Coldfield. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Boldmere includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sutton Park SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Boldmere 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 Boldmere
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Boldmere. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Boldmere.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Boldmere slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Boldmere were full planning applications (27), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 68% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.