Handsworth Wood, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Handsworth Wood, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Handsworth Wood are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Handsworth Wood
Handsworth Wood is a vibrant suburb located in Birmingham, within the West Midlands County, England. Known for its residential character and green spaces, it offers a mix of community facilities and housing options that may be of interest for planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Perry Barr
- LSOA: Birmingham 133B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Handsworth Wood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Handsworth Wood.
- 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 Handsworth Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Handsworth Wood.
- - 202 Wood Lane Birmingham B20 2AA
Erection of 3.6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.75 metres, eaves height 2.70 metres
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - St Marys C Of E Church Hamstead Road Birmingham B20 2RW
Erection of high perimeter fencing, gate and CCTV post
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 327 Hamstead Road Handsworth Birmingham B20 2RR
Change of use from residential house (Use Class C3) into children's home (Use Class C2)
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 70 Denewood Avenue Birmingham B20 2AF
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 39 Upper Grosvenor Road Handsworth Birmingham B20 3SA
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed change of use from a residential dwellinghouse (use class C3a) to a residential household where four residents living together as a si
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 38 Church Hill Road Birmingham B20 3TR
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 2.8 metres, eaves height 2.5 metes
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 150 Church Lane Handsworth Wood Birmingham B20 2RT
Application to determine the details for condition number 5 (Submission of cycle storage details) attached to reference number 2023/08144/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 52 Selborne Road Birmingham B20 2DW
Erection of single storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 3 The Coppice Birmingham B20 2AD
Erection of first floor side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 63 Wellington Road Handsworth Birmingham B20 2DY
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - 191 Wood Lane Handsworth Wood Birmingham B20 2AA
Erection of two storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-01-05
View full details - - 122 Wood Lane Handsworth Wood Birmingham B20 2AQ
Erection of two storey side and single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 50 Selborne Road Handsworth Birmingham B20 2DW
Erection of single storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - 50 Wellesbourne Road Birmingham B20 3TL
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres. Eaves height 2.6 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - 77 Denewood Avenue Birmingham B20 2AE
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-01-08
View full details - - 70 Church Hill Road Handsworth Birmingham B20 3PB
Erection of first floor front/side extension, alteration to existing front porch and loft conversion with dormer window to rear and side.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Handsworth Wood in West Midlands
Handsworth Wood is a vibrant suburb located in Birmingham, within the West Midlands County, England. Known for its residential character and green spaces, it offers a mix of community facilities and housing options that may be of interest for planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Handsworth Wood a particularly low-crime area.
Handsworth Wood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lozells and Soho Hill. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Handsworth Wood 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 Handsworth Wood
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Handsworth Wood. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 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 Handsworth Wood.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Handsworth Wood were full planning applications (22), outline applications (11), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Brown's Green planning applications
- Lozells planning applications
- Handsworth planning applications
- Birchfield planning applications
- Tower Hill planning applications
- Gib Heath planning applications
- Soho planning applications
- Winson Green planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.