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Planning in California

Approved
81%
42 of 49 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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Around California

Postcode districts

B17 123 applications in the last 12 monthsB32 72 applications in the last 12 monthsB29 169 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 California

California is a quaint suburban area located in Birmingham, England, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of the city centre. Nestled close to Woodgate Valley Country Park, it falls within the Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham Edgbaston constituency, making it a notable location for potential planning applications and developments in the region.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, California 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 California, 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, 56 planning applications were submitted near California. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (29), outline applications (17), discharge of conditions (5).

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 California?
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near California. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near California?
The average planning decision time near California is 82 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 California?
The planning approval rate near California is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near California?
The most common type of planning application near California is full planning applications, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near California?
You can search and track planning applications near California on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.