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Planning in Handsworth Wood

Approved
79%
37 of 43 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Handsworth Wood

Postcode districts

B20 65 applications in the last 12 monthsB21 36 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 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.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Handsworth Wood, 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, 51 planning applications were submitted near Handsworth Wood. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (21), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Handsworth Wood?
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Handsworth Wood. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near Handsworth Wood?
The average planning decision time near Handsworth Wood is 69 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 Wood?
The planning approval rate near Handsworth Wood is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Handsworth Wood?
The most common type of planning application near Handsworth Wood is full planning applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Handsworth Wood?
You can search and track planning applications near Handsworth Wood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.