Erdington, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Erdington, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Erdington are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Erdington
Erdington is a vibrant suburb and ward of Birmingham, situated 5 miles northeast of the city centre and adjacent to Sutton Coldfield. The area experienced substantial growth during the Victorian era, particularly following the arrival of the railway in 1862, and became part of Birmingham in 1912. As of the 2021 census, Erdington has a population of 21,550, making it an important locality for planning applications and community developments in the West Midlands.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Erdington
- LSOA: Birmingham 141D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Erdington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Erdington.
- 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 Erdington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Erdington.
- - 21 Rollason Road Birmingham B24 9BJ
Erection of two storey side and rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Rear of 59-61 Spring Lane Erdington Birmingham B24 9BY
Application for a prior notification for the installation of 18m high telecommunications mast with associated antennas, transmission dishes, equipment cabinets and ancillary development works
Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 60 Rollason Road Birmingham B24 9BH
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 2.5 metres, eaves height 2.6 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 136 Moor End Lane Erdington Birmingham B24 9DR
Erection of two storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 41 Arthur Road Erdington Birmingham B24 9EX
Change of use from single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to 3no. self-contained flats (Use Class C3)
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 5A New Street Birmingham B23 6SD
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use at first floor from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 1 no. self contained flat (Use Class C3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-05-18
View full details - - 90-92 High Street Erdington Birmingham B23 6RS
Display of internally illuminated 1no. fascia and 1no. projecting sign and 4no. digital display screens
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 90-92 High Street Erdington Birmingham B23 6RS
Change of use of ground floor and part first floor from commercial, business and service (Class E) to bingo lounge with gaming area (sui generis), with external alterations to rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Unit 3 94-100 High Street Erdington Birmingham B23 6RS
Retention of internally illuminated ATM surround
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - 142 High Street Erdington Birmingham B23 6RS
Change of use of first floor from public house to childrens soft play area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - Opposite 74 Edwards Road Erdington Birmingham B24 9HB
Telecoms Licence Application for the installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 128 High Street Erdington Birmingham B23 6RS
Erection of first floor rear extension and external staircase to rear and change of use of the existing single commercial unit into No.2 commercial units (Use Class E) and Takeaway (Use Class Sui Gene
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Outside 73 Edwards Road Erdington Birmingham B24 9HD
Telecoms Licence Application for the installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 530 Kingsbury Road Erdington Birmingham B24 9NF
Erection of a single storey front, side and rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - Central Square Shopping Centre 138 High Street Erdington Birmingham B23 6RS
Application for Prior Notification for the demolition of units 5, 6, 7-9, 10-12 (including the ramp), 13-14, 15-17, 18, 19 and 20
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - Central Square Shopping Centre 138b-142 High Street Erdington Birmingham B23 6RY
Display of 3no. internally illuminated fascia signs and 1no. internally illuminated projecting sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Central Square 134 High Street Erdington Birmingham B23 6RY
Installation of replacement shopfront, amendments to current access arrangements and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - 195 Holly Lane Erdington Birmingham B24 9LA
Erection of single storey forward, two storey side and two and single storey rear extensions and garage conversion to habitable room.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Erdington in West Midlands
Erdington is a vibrant suburb and ward of Birmingham, situated 5 miles northeast of the city centre and adjacent to Sutton Coldfield. The area experienced substantial growth during the Victorian era, particularly following the arrival of the railway in 1862, and became part of Birmingham in 1912. As of the 2021 census, Erdington has a population of 21,550, making it an important locality for planning applications and community developments in the West Midlands.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Erdington a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Erdington 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.
Planning Activity in Erdington
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Erdington. Of these, 59% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Erdington.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Erdington were full planning applications (16), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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