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Planning in Bordesley

Approved
87%
45 of 50 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bordesley in the last 24 months, from Birmingham City Council's planning register.

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Around Bordesley

Postcode districts

B12 49 applications in the last 12 monthsB9 56 applications in the last 12 monthsB5 51 applications in the last 12 monthsB10 31 applications in the last 12 monthsB11 69 applications in the last 12 monthsB4 39 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Birmingham City Council

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About Bordesley

Bordesley, located 1.2 miles southeast of Birmingham city centre, is a vibrant area undergoing significant redevelopment. The western side of the Watery Lane Middleway ring road features commercial premises, while plans for residential apartments are set to transform the landscape from the mid-2020s onwards. The eastern side, known as Bordesley Village after extensive redevelopment in the 1980s and 1990s, offers a mix of residential properties and is notable for its connection to the BBC series Peaky Blinders and the nearby St Andrew's, home to Birmingham City Football Club. It sits within the Birmingham district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bordesley 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 Bordesley 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, Bordesley 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bordesley, 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, 58 planning applications were submitted near Bordesley. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (16), full planning applications (13), outline applications (6).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bordesley?
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Bordesley. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bordesley?
The average planning decision time near Bordesley is 97 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 Bordesley?
The planning approval rate near Bordesley is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bordesley?
The most common type of planning application near Bordesley is discharge of conditions, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bordesley?
You can search and track planning applications near Bordesley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.