Harborne, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harborne, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Harborne
Harborne is an affluent suburb of Birmingham, situated just 3 miles south-west of the city centre. It falls under the Birmingham City Council ward and the parliamentary constituency of Birmingham Edgbaston, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments. Its desirable location and status contribute to ongoing interest in residential and commercial projects in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Edgbaston
- LSOA: Birmingham 075A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harborne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harborne.
- 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 Harborne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Harborne.
- - The Baskerville School Fellows Lane Birmingham B17 9TS
Non-Material Amendment to approval 2025/03491/PA for amendments to the drainage details, including the reduction of attenuation tanks from three to two and additional storage under the south west play
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 11 Lelant Grove Harborne Birmingham B17 9UA
Erection of single storey flat roofed rear side extension.
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 37 Lonsdale Road Birmingham B17 9QX
Erection of single storey rear extension and loft conversion with dormer window to rear and Juliette balcony
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - The Baskerville School Fellows Lane Birmingham B17 9TS
Variation of condition number 5 (the building be removed and use discontinued by 15 March 2026) attached to planning approval to be extended to 1st September 2027 attached to planning approval 2023/08
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 72 Court Oak Road Harborne Birmingham B17 9TN
Change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to children's care home (Use Class C2) for three children
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Harborne Hall Old Church Road Birmingham B17 0BE
Application to determine the details for condition number 3 (ecological survey) 4 (ecological mitigation plan) 5 (ecological/biodiversity/enhancement measures) 6 (bird/bat boxes) attached to approval
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 24 Vicarage Road Harborne Birmingham B17 0SP
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed single storey outbuilding to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - The Baskerville School Fellows Lane Birmingham B17 9TS
Application to determine the details for condition number 16 (Requires the submission of unexpected contamination details if found) attached to planning approval 2025/03491/PA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 25 Ground Floor Lordswood Road Harborne Birmingham B17 9RP
Replacement of current outdoor seating area with small terrace and metal fence
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 11 Battenhall Road Birmingham B17 9UD
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 111 Lordswood Road Quinton Birmingham B17 9BH
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - The Baskerville School Fellows Lane Harborne Birmingham B17 9TS
Application to determine the details for condition numbers 8 (Scheme for/compliance with ecological/biodiversity/enhancement measures), 11 (Soft Landscaping details), 12 (Biodiversity gain plan compli
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 4 Victoria Road Birmingham B17 0AH
AMENDED PLANS - Erection of single storey rear extension and alterations to the existing rear terrace.
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 8A Queens Park Road Birmingham B32 2LA
Erection of 5.5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 2.95 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 11 Lelant Grove Birmingham B17 9UA
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed single storey side extension, internal alterations and landscaping
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Outside 125 Court Oak Road Harborne Birmingham B17 9AA
Telecoms License Advisory for the installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 14 Averns Mill Place Harborne Birmingham B17 9RQ
Installation of dormer window to rear and rooflights to front.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 14 Averns Mill Place Harborne Birmingham B17 9RQ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion with installation of dormer window to rear and roof lights to front
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 4 Victoria Road Birmingham B17 0AH
Two storey rear extension (basement and ground level) and associated landscaping works with raised patio area and steps
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 24 Wentworth Park Avenue Birmingham B17 9QU
Erection of 3.5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.5 metres, eaves height 2.10 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-03-21
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A brief summary of Harborne in West Midlands
Harborne is an affluent suburb of Birmingham, situated just 3 miles south-west of the city centre. It falls under the Birmingham City Council ward and the parliamentary constituency of Birmingham Edgbaston, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments. Its desirable location and status contribute to ongoing interest in residential and commercial projects in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Harborne a particularly low-crime area.
Harborne has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Greenfield Road, Harborne Old Village, Barnsley Road, Moor Pool. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Harborne includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Harborne 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 Harborne
In the last 24 months, 75 planning applications were submitted near Harborne. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 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 Harborne.
The average decision period of 85 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 Harborne were full planning applications (41), outline applications (18), discharge of conditions (13). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 73 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 51 applications
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