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Planning in Castle Bromwich

Approved
76%
71 of 91 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Castle Bromwich

Postcode districts

B34 66 applications in the last 12 monthsB36 122 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 Castle Bromwich

Castle Bromwich is a prominent suburban village and civil parish located within the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull in the West Midlands. It shares borders with Sutton Coldfield to the east, Shard End to the south west, and Castle Vale, Erdington, Minworth, and Hodge Hill to the north and west, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 11,463 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Solihull district.

Castle Bromwich covers an area of approximately 321.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Castle Bromwich 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 Castle Bromwich a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Castle Bromwich has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Castle Bromwich 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 Castle Bromwich, 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, 110 planning applications were submitted near Castle Bromwich. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (39), outline applications (29), amendments (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Castle Bromwich?
In the last 24 months, 110 planning applications were submitted near Castle Bromwich. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Castle Bromwich?
The average planning decision time near Castle Bromwich is 66 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 Castle Bromwich?
The planning approval rate near Castle Bromwich is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Castle Bromwich?
The most common type of planning application near Castle Bromwich is full planning applications, with 39 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Castle Bromwich?
You can search and track planning applications near Castle Bromwich on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.