How long do planning decisions take near Colehall?

The average planning decision time near Colehall is 69 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 Colehall?

The planning approval rate near Colehall is 69%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Colehall?

The most common type of planning application near Colehall is full planning applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Colehall?

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Colehall, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Colehall, West Midlands.

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Area Information

Admin district: Birmingham
Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
LSOA: Birmingham 045D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Colehall.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Colehall based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Colehall.

- 83 Glebe Farm Road Birmingham B33 9NP
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-28
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- 1 Cole Hall Lane Birmingham B34 6HE
Non-material amendment to planning permission 2022/02782/PA to allow for changes to the approved elevational materials (including brick types, soffit colours, window colours)
Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-11
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- 4 Rivermead Park Birmingham B34 6HH
Erection of single storey front and side extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-05
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- 1 Cole Hall Lane Birmingham B34 6HE
Application to determine the details for condition number (5-Submission of cycle storage details 9- Adequate water supplies and fire hydrants 14-Submission of foul and surface water details 20-Submiss
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-11
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- 1 Cole Hall Lane Shard End Birmingham B34 6HE
Application to determine the details for condition number 20. (contaminated land verification report) attached to planning application reference 2022/02782/PA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-09
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- 41 Ankermoor Close Birmingham B34 6TF
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed erection of single storey detached outbuilding to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-26
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- 18 Rivermead Park Birmingham B34 6HH
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-02
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- 4 Rivermead Park Shard End Birmingham B34 6HH
Change of use from Class C3 dwelling to Class C2 residential institution for children and adults with learning disabilities
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-06-21
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A brief summary of Colehall in West Midlands

Colehall is a settlement located in West Midlands, England.

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

Colehall 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.

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Planning Activity in Colehall

In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Colehall. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Colehall.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Colehall slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Colehall were full planning applications (22), outline applications (14), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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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