How long do planning decisions take near Hawkesley?

The average planning decision time near Hawkesley is 59 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 Hawkesley?

The planning approval rate near Hawkesley is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hawkesley?

The most common type of planning application near Hawkesley is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hawkesley?

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Hawkesley, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hawkesley, West Midlands.

West Midlands · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hawkesley are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Hawkesley

Hawkesley is a residential area in Birmingham, England, situated within 'The Three Estates,' which also includes Pool Farm and Primrose. Located to the south of Kings Norton, Hawkesley is identifiable by its Ordnance Survey grid reference SP0477, making it a key location for planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Birmingham
Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Northfield
LSOA: Birmingham 126A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hawkesley.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hawkesley.

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 Hawkesley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Hawkesley.

- 40 Eckington Walk Birmingham B38 9TF
Installation of ramped access to front
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-11
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- 10 Rosebay Avenue Kings Norton Birmingham B38 9QP
Installation of ramped access to front and rear, and alterations to porch pitched roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 21 Hole Farm Way Birmingham B38 9RW
Erection of 5.4 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-11
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- 15 Tarrington Covert Birmingham B38 9TG
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extensions. Maximum height 2.75 metres, eaves height 2.75 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-06-23
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- 372 Shannon Road Kings Norton Birmingham B38 9TR
Change of use of from church/community building (Use Class F1) to a single dwelling house (Use Class C3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-12-08
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A brief summary of Hawkesley in West Midlands

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hawkesley a particularly low-crime area.

Hawkesley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kings Norton. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hawkesley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hopwood Dingle SSSI; 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, Hawkesley 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 Hawkesley

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Hawkesley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hawkesley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Hawkesley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hawkesley were full planning applications (7), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 78% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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