Highgate, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Highgate, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Highgate are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Highgate
Highgate is a suburban area in north London, straddling three boroughs: Haringey to the north and east, Camden to the south and west, and Islington to the south and east. Nestled at the north-eastern edge of Hampstead Heath, it is located approximately 4.5 miles (7 km) north-north-west of Charing Cross, making it a key area for planning applications related to residential development and local amenities.
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Highgate.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley
- LSOA: Birmingham 083E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Highgate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Highgate.
- 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 Highgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Highgate.
- - 78 Balsall Heath Road Birmingham B5 7NG
Erection of 5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 120 Highgate Street Highgate Birmingham B12 0XR
Non material amendment to Planning Approval 2025/07053/PA to add rear access roller shutters at Conybere Street
Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 2 Vaughton Street Highgate Birmingham B12 0SS
Erection of two storey wrap around extension.
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 81 Darwin Street Highgate Birmingham B12 0TP
Change of use from industrial (Use Class B2) to children's day nursery (Use Class E)
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 22 Barrow Walk Birmingham B5 7LD
Erection of 4.5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-11
View full details - - 122 Emily Street Birmingham B12 0XJ
Non Material Amendment to planning application approval 2025/03165/PA for the proposed infill to space behind the roller shutter door to the right of the elevation to be infilled with a wall and pedes
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - St Albans Academy Conybere Street Birmingham B12 0YH
Notification for Prior Approval for the installation of rooftop PV solar panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 40 Mowbray Street Highgate Birmingham B5 7ER
Non-material amendment to application 2024/05723/PA to amend design of previously approved boundary treatment and gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 122 Emily Street Birmingham B12 0XJ
Change of use from general industrial (Use Class B2) to special needs school (Use Class F1) with associated external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - 122-126 Moseley Street Highgate Birmingham B12 0RY
Application for a non-material amendment to planning approval 2018/01177/PA for amendment to the development description to read as Demolition of existing building and erection of a multi-storey build
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - Land bounded by Moseley Street (south) Moseley Road (east) and Cheapside (north) Digbeth Birmingham B12 0RY
Section 73 (Variation of Condition) application seeking the variation of condition no. 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 2020/07829/PA for the construction of new residential development (Use
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 35 Alexandra Road Birmingham B5 7NJ
Telecoms License Advisory for the installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 64 Parkes Avenue Belgrave Village Birmingham B12 9AW
Conversion of an existing garage to habitable room with juliette balcony and installation of window to rear elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - 327 Moseley Road Highgate Birmingham B12 0DX
Erection of fence and controlled access gate
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - 12 Lenchs Green Birmingham B5 7PX
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres, eaves height 2.9 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-03-17
View full details - - 58-66 Darwin Street Highgate Birmingham B12 0TP
Application to determine the details for condition number 23. (ecological/biodiversity/enhancement measures) attached to planning application 2019/03469/PA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - St Albans Academy Conybere Street Highgate Birmingham B12 0YH
Application to determine the details for condition number 3 (submission of Arboricultural Method Statement) attached to planning approval 2023/04329/PA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-12-13
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Highgate in West Midlands
Highgate is a suburban area in north London, straddling three boroughs: Haringey to the north and east, Camden to the south and west, and Islington to the south and east. Nestled at the north-eastern edge of Hampstead Heath, it is located approximately 4.5 miles (7 km) north-north-west of Charing Cross, making it a key area for planning applications related to residential development and local amenities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Highgate a particularly low-crime area.
Highgate has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Warwick Bar, Colmore Row and Environs, Jewellery Quarter, Digbeth, Deritend and Bordesley High Streets, Moseley, Edgbaston, Steelhouse. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Highgate 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 Highgate
In the last 24 months, 75 planning applications were submitted near Highgate. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Highgate.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Highgate were discharge of conditions (23), full planning applications (19), outline applications (8).
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 69 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 41 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Balsall Heath planning applications
- Digbeth planning applications
- Bordesley planning applications
- Lee Bank planning applications
- Sparkbrook planning applications
- The Vale planning applications
- Edgbaston planning applications
- Ladywood 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.