Gib Heath, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gib Heath, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Gib Heath are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Gib Heath
Gib Heath is a small inner-city area located within Birmingham, England, and is generally regarded as part of the Handsworth district. Its urban setting offers potential for various planning applications, making it an interesting location for developers and planners exploring opportunities in the West Midlands.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Ladywood
- LSOA: Birmingham 049E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gib Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gib Heath.
- 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 Gib Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Gib Heath.
- - 5 Key Hill Drive Birmingham B18 5NY
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from Commercial, Business & Service (Use Class E) to 2 no. flats (Use Class C3)
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Unit 1 Hockley Industrial Estate Pitsford Street Birmingham B18 6PT
Change of use of existing unit to flexible uses within Use Classes E(g)(iii) and/or Class B2 and/or Class B8.
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 30 Lodge Road Hockley Birmingham B18 5PN
Application to determine the details for condition number (1-Submission of a CCTV scheme 2- Submission of a Noise Insulation Scheme 3- Submission of noise insulation 6- Matching materials are used in
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 212-213 National Tyre Service Ltd New John Street West Birmingham B19 3UD
Application to determine the details for condition number (5- Submission of a scheme for ecological/biodiversity enhancement measures 6- Submission of a detailed planting scheme 7-Implementation of th
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 62 South Road Birmingham B18 5LD
Erection of detached outbuilding to rear and single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 62 South Road Hockley Birmingham B18 5LD
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed rear dormer window and 1no.roof light to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - land adjacent 18 Goode Avenue Hockley Birmingham B18 5QJ
Erection of 3no. dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 5 Key Hill Drive Birmingham B18 5NY
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from Commercial, Business & Service (Use Class E) to 2 no. flats (Use Class C3).
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Spectacle Works Hylton Street Birmingham B18 6HQ
Replacement of existing timber door with aluminum door.
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Spectacle Works Hylton Street Birmingham B18 6HQ
Listed building consent for replacement of existing timber door with aluminum door.
Type: Heritage | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 62 South Road Birmingham B18 5LD
Erection of detached outbuilding to rear, single storey rear extension and dormer window to rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-06
View full details - - 51 Hockley Hill Hockley Birmingham B18 5AQ
Erection of two storey side and first floor extensions
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 41 Wretham Road Handsworth Birmingham B19 1ED
Erection of a two storey side extension in order to create 5no. 1bed & 2bed flats.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Outside 38 Clissold Street Hockley Birmingham B18 7HL
Telecoms License Advisory for the installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 32 Hylton Street Birmingham B18 6HN
Introduction of an additional front door and change of front facade masonry paint only
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Travis Perkins Trading Co Ltd 1 South Road Hockley Birmingham B18 5LT
Application to determine the details for condition number 3 (sustainable drainage scheme) attached to approval 2021/09396/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - 32 Wretham Road Birmingham B19 1ED
Erection of 3.88 and 3.5 metre deep single storey rear extensions. Maximum height 4 metres. Eaves height 3 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-05-27
View full details - - Land at 1-4 Key Hill Drive, Nos 2, 54-58 Key Hill and 17-21 Hockley Hill Jewellery Quarter Birmingham B18 5NY
Application to determine the details for condition number 14 (prior submission of a Sustainable Drainage scheme in a phased manner) attached to planning application 2021/06272/PA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - Grass Verge opposite 2 Crabtree Road Hockley Birmingham B18 7HP
Application for a prior notification for the installation of a 17.5m high monopole supporting 6no. antennas, 2no. transmission dishes, 2no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development works
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-01-19
View full details - - 80 Brougham Street Lozells Birmingham B19 1PJ
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of Gib Heath in West Midlands
Gib Heath is a small inner-city area located within Birmingham, England, and is generally regarded as part of the Handsworth district. Its urban setting offers potential for various planning applications, making it an interesting location for developers and planners exploring opportunities in the West Midlands.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gib Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Gib Heath has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Colmore Row and Environs, Lozells and Soho Hill, Jewellery Quarter. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gib Heath 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 Gib Heath
In the last 24 months, 75 planning applications were submitted near Gib Heath. Of these, 52% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 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 Gib Heath.
The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Gib Heath were full planning applications (34), discharge of conditions (16), outline applications (11). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 71 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 46 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Winson Green planning applications
- Newtown planning applications
- Rotton Park planning applications
- Lozells planning applications
- Handsworth Wood planning applications
- Ladywood planning applications
- Summerfield Park planning applications
- Soho planning applications
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