Castle Bromwich, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Castle Bromwich, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Castle Bromwich are administered by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 11,463 (2021) · Area: 321.7 km²
District: Solihull
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Area Information
- Admin district: Solihull
- Parliamentary constituency: Meriden and Solihull East
- LSOA: Solihull 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Castle Bromwich.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Castle Bromwich.
- 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 Castle Bromwich based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
292 planning applications found near Castle Bromwich.
- - 49 Thistledown Road Birmingham B34 7EG
Erection of 4.8 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.10 metres, eaves height 2.4 metres
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 27 Burrow Hill Close Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 9ED
Erection of a single storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 218 Chester Road Solihull B36 0JE
Flat roof ground floor rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 282 Bradford Road Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 9AB
Two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension and conservatory.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 12 Alderpits Road Birmingham B34 7RR
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 2.9 metres, eaves height 2.5 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 76 Brownfield Road Birmingham B34 7HY
Erection of two storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 22 Marlborough Road Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 0EH
Roof over existing dwelling removed & redesigned including extension to existing dormer window to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 91 Brownfield Road Birmingham B34 7HT
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 2.7 metres
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 12 Alderpits Road Shard End Birmingham B34 7RR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion with flat roof dormer and roof light to front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 12 Alderpits Road Birmingham B34 7RR
Erection of single storey rear extension and forward porch extension to front
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 23 Water Orton Road Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 9ER
Two storey extension to side and rear of property, to include loft conversion and single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 22 Poundley Close Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 9SZ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 218 Chester Road Solihull B36 0JE
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension to form open plan kitchen and living area measuring 6m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 4m, and measuring 2.5m at the eaves.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Solihull | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 76 Brownfield Road Birmingham B34 7HY
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 2.7 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 49 Thistledown Road Birmingham B34 7EG
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.10 metres, eaves height 2.4 metres
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 119 Old Croft Lane Birmingham B34 7BY
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.4 metres, eaves height 2.9 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 76 Brownfield Road Birmingham B34 7HY
Erection of 5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 2.7 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - 271 Chester Road Solihull B36 0ET
Prior notification for a change of use converting offices to form 2no. residential flats.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 271 Chester Road Solihull B36 0ET
Prior notification for change of use on first and second floors from office use to 1 residential flat on first floor and 1 residential flat on second floor to provide comfortable, high standard and fu
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 254 Bradford Road Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 9AB
Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 6m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 3m, and measuring 3m at the eaves.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Solihull | Date: 2025-10-06
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A brief summary of Castle Bromwich in West Midlands
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Castle Bromwich a particularly low-crime area.
Castle Bromwich has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Castle Bromwich includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Castle Bromwich
In the last 24 months, 84 planning applications were submitted near Castle Bromwich. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Castle Bromwich.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Castle Bromwich slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Castle Bromwich were full planning applications (46), outline applications (33), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 44 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 29 applications
Nearby Towns
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