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Planning in Castle Vale

Approved
88%
22 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 16 weeks
on average

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

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Around Castle Vale

Postcode districts

B35 11 applications in the last 12 monthsB76 98 applications in the last 12 monthsB24 66 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 Vale

Castle Vale is a modern housing estate situated between Erdington, Minworth, and Castle Bromwich, approximately 6 miles northeast of Birmingham city centre. It falls under the Castle Vale Ward of Birmingham City Council, within the Erdington constituency, and is home to around 10,000 residents. Originally developed as a postwar overspill estate, Castle Vale features a distinctive residential character that could influence planning applications and developments in the area.

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

The area around Castle Vale has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Castle Vale 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 Vale, 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, 28 planning applications were submitted near Castle Vale. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Castle Vale?
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Castle Vale. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Castle Vale?
The average planning decision time near Castle Vale is 109 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 Vale?
The planning approval rate near Castle Vale is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Castle Vale?
The most common type of planning application near Castle Vale is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Castle Vale?
You can search and track planning applications near Castle Vale on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.