Bournbrook, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bournbrook, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Bournbrook
Bournbrook is an industrial and residential area located in southwest Birmingham, within the Bournbrook and Selly Park ward and the Birmingham Selly Oak parliamentary constituency. Historically, it was part of the Selly Oak Council Ward until 2018. The Bourn Brook watercourse, which defines its northeastern boundary, previously marked the border of Worcestershire before the Greater Birmingham Act of 1911, when local governance shifted to the King's Norton and Northfield Urban District Council. This rich historical context may influence planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Selly Oak
- LSOA: Birmingham 096A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bournbrook.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bournbrook.
- 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 Bournbrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
109 planning applications found near Bournbrook.
- - 92 Heeley Road Birmingham B29 6EZ
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 65 Winnie Road Birmingham B29 6JU
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 1 B Elliott Road Edgbaston Birmingham B29 6LA
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed change of use to the first floor to commercial unit
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 48 Lottie Road Birmingham B29 6JZ
Erection of single storey extension and dormer windows to front and rear elevations
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 1 Chapel Lane Selly Oak Birmingham B29 6SJ
Application to determine the details for condition number (5- Submission of hard and/or soft landscape details) attached to reference number 2023/08290/PAted works
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 31 Coronation Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 7DE
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use to accommodate 6 individual tenants
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 29 Coronation Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 7DE
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use to accommodate 6 individual tenants
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 1 Chapel Lane Birmingham B29 6SJ
Application to determine the details for condition number (28- Submission of a Landscape ecological management plan) attached to reference number 2024/06823/PA
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 317 Tiverton Road Birmingham B29 6DA
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres, eaves height 2.9 metres
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 281 Heeley Road Birmingham B29 6EL
Erection of single storey rear extensions and installation of dormer window to front elevation
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 192 Dawlish Road Birmingham B29 7AR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing 8-bed HMO (Sui Generis)
Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 65 Winnie Road Birmingham B29 6JU
Erection of 3.3 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 65 Winnie Road Birmingham B29 6JU
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 279 Tiverton Road Birmingham B29 6DA
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to 6-bed HMO (Use Class C4).
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 1 Chapel Lane Selly Oak Birmingham B29 6SJ
Application to determine the details for condition number 20 (Sustainable Drainage Assessment and Sustainable Drainage Operation and Maintenance Plan) attached to reference number 2023/08290/PA
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 214 Hubert Road Birmingham B29 6EP
Erection of single storey rear extension and dormer window to front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 268 Tiverton Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 6BY
Change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to 7-bedroom HMO (Sui Generis), erection of two storey side and single storey rear extensions, replacement porch and installation of front and rear dor
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 317 Tiverton Road Birmingham B29 6DA
Erection of single storey rear extensions and dormer window to front elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 1-7 Langleys Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 6HR
Change of use from offices to 4no. retail units & shopfronts/shutters with rear extension to 2no. units
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 1 Chapel Lane Birmingham B29 6SJ
Application to determine the details for condition number 24 and 25 (24 Submission of extraction and odour control details 25 Limits the noise levels for Plant and Machinery) attached to reference num
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-19
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A brief summary of Bournbrook in West Midlands
Bournbrook is an industrial and residential area located in southwest Birmingham, within the Bournbrook and Selly Park ward and the Birmingham Selly Oak parliamentary constituency. Historically, it was part of the Selly Oak Council Ward until 2018. The Bourn Brook watercourse, which defines its northeastern boundary, previously marked the border of Worcestershire before the Greater Birmingham Act of 1911, when local governance shifted to the King's Norton and Northfield Urban District Council. This rich historical context may influence planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bournbrook a particularly low-crime area.
Bournbrook has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Greenfield Road, Bournville Village, Selly Park, Harborne Old Village, Edgbaston. 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 Bournbrook includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Edgbaston Pool SSSI. 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 Bournbrook
In the last 24 months, 139 planning applications were submitted near Bournbrook. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 Bournbrook.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bournbrook were full planning applications (64), outline applications (33), amendments (29). Full planning applications account for 46% 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, 137 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 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 31 applications
- Refused: 20 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 85 applications
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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.