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Planning in Handsworth

Approved
87%
41 of 46 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

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

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Around Handsworth

Postcode districts

B21 36 applications in the last 12 monthsB71 146 applications in the last 12 monthsB20 65 applications in the last 12 monthsB66 109 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 Handsworth

Handsworth is a vibrant inner-city area of Birmingham, located in the West Midlands and historically part of Staffordshire. Situated just outside the city centre and close to Smethwick, it has a population of 11,820 as of 2021, making it a key area for potential planning applications and urban development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 11,820. It sits within the County Borough of Birmingham district.

The area around Handsworth has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Handsworth 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 Handsworth, 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, 56 planning applications were submitted near Handsworth. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (19), outline applications (17), discharge of conditions (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Handsworth?
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Handsworth. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Handsworth?
The average planning decision time near Handsworth is 91 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 Handsworth?
The planning approval rate near Handsworth is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Handsworth?
The most common type of planning application near Handsworth is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Handsworth?
You can search and track planning applications near Handsworth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.