Bournville, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bournville, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bournville are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bournville
Bournville, a picturesque 19th-century model village located on the southwest side of Birmingham, was established by the Quaker Cadbury family for their factory employees. Designed as a "garden" village with a prohibition on alcohol sales, Bournville is part of the Selly Oak council constituency and features notable attractions like the Bournville Centre for Visual Arts and the iconic Cadbury chocolate factory. Recognised for its desirability, it has been highlighted as one of the best places to live in the UK, making it a significant area for planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Northfield
- LSOA: Birmingham 123C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bournville.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bournville.
- 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 Bournville based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Bournville.
- - 7 Acacia Road Birmingham B30 2AR
Application to determine the details of Conditions attached to planning appeal APP/P4605/D/18/3194956 (2017/09394/PA)
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Land at Mary Vale Road Franklin Way Bournville Birmingham B30 2HP
Removal of existing structures/fencing and 1no. tree (within a Conservation Area) and redevelopment of site with 74no. apartments with associated amenity space, parking, and landscaping
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 10 Linden Road Bournville Birmingham B30 1JS
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed installation of Solar Panels, Air-Source Heat-Pump and Electric Vehicle Charger.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 21 Laburnum Road Bournville Birmingham B30 2BA
Application to determine the details for condition number 3 (Submission and approval of external materials) attached to reference number 2024/02718/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 26 Umberslade Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 7RZ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use as 4-bed HMO (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Bournville Village Green Sycamore Road Bournville Birmingham B30 2AD
Formation of hard standing to facilitate staging area associated with cultural and community events
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 40 Willow Road Bournville Birmingham B30 2AS
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Bournville in West Midlands
Bournville, a picturesque 19th-century model village located on the southwest side of Birmingham, was established by the Quaker Cadbury family for their factory employees. Designed as a "garden" village with a prohibition on alcohol sales, Bournville is part of the Selly Oak council constituency and features notable attractions like the Bournville Centre for Visual Arts and the iconic Cadbury chocolate factory. Recognised for its desirability, it has been highlighted as one of the best places to live in the UK, making it a significant area for planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bournville a particularly low-crime area.
Bournville has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bournville Village, Selly Park, Bournville Tenants. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bournville 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 Bournville
In the last 24 months, 89 planning applications were submitted near Bournville. Of these, 61% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Bournville.
The average decision period of 75 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 Bournville were full planning applications (46), outline applications (25), amendments (12). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 86 smaller schemes were submitted.
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: 20 applications
- Refused: 13 applications
- Awaiting decision: 56 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.