How long do planning decisions take near Brandwood End?

The average planning decision time near Brandwood End is 71 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 Brandwood End?

The planning approval rate near Brandwood End is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Brandwood End?

The most common type of planning application near Brandwood End is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Brandwood End?

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Brandwood End, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Brandwood End, West Midlands.

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About Brandwood End

Brandwood End is a locality in Birmingham, England, situated within the B14 postcode and forming a central part of the Brandwood electoral ward, which is a sub-area of Kings Heath. Notably, property values in Brandwood End have seen a significant increase in 2023-2024, outpacing the average growth across the West Midlands, making it an area of interest for prospective property developers and investors researching planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Birmingham
Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Selly Oak
LSOA: Birmingham 115D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Brandwood End.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brandwood End.

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 Brandwood End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Brandwood End.

- 9 Gomeldon Avenue Birmingham B14 5LP
Installation of ramped access to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 24 Manningford Road Birmingham B14 5LN
Installation of step lift and ramped access to front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 17 Camford Grove Birmingham B14 5HB
Erection of single storey rear extension and raised patio area with stepped access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-18
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A brief summary of Brandwood End in West Midlands

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brandwood End a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Brandwood End includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Brandwood End

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Brandwood End. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Brandwood End.

The average decision period of 71 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 Brandwood End were full planning applications (12), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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