Search Hamstead planning applications
23 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Hamstead · updated daily · Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- 92 Newton Road Great Barr Birmingham B43 6BSAwaiting decisionProposed dropped kerb to front.Received 10 Nov 2026DC/26/72219
- 44 Stanton Road Great Barr Birmingham B43 5HAAwaiting decisionProposed single storey rear extension: measuring 4.00m L x 2.95m H (2.95m to eaves)Received 29 Oct 2026PD/26/03372
- 37 Chudleigh Grove Great Barr Birmingham B43 5HJAwaiting decisionProposed single storey front, side and rear extensions and garage conversion.Received 14 Oct 2026DC/26/72200
- 178 Dyas Avenue, Birmingham, B42 1HGApprovedErection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.4 metres, eaves height 2.7 metresPermitted Development HouseholderReceived 5 Oct 2026Decided 5 Nov 20262026/06108/PA
- 160 Spouthouse Lane Great Barr Birmingham B43 5QAAwaiting decisionProposed single storey rear extension: measuring 3.90m L x 2.90m H (2.90m to eaves)Received 2 Oct 2026PD/26/03356
Planning in Hamstead
- Approved
- 77%
- 73 of 90 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hamstead in the last 24 months, from Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Hamstead
Postcode districts
B43 103 applications in the last 12 monthsB42 88 applications in the last 12 monthsB20 66 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Hamstead
Hamstead is a vibrant area located on the boundary between Birmingham and Sandwell, nestled between Handsworth Wood and Great Barr, and near the scenic Sandwell Valley of West Bromwich. Historically known for the Hamstead Colliery, which operated from the 19th century until the 1960s, the area features a variety of housing originally constructed for miners. Today, Hamstead retains its community charm, often referred to as Hamstead Village, making it an interesting location for potential planning applications.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hamstead 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 (May 2026). This makes Hamstead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hamstead 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 Hamstead, 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, 125 planning applications were submitted near Hamstead. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (53), outline applications (29), amendments (5).
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate).