How long do planning decisions take near Highter's Heath?

The average planning decision time near Highter's Heath is 57 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 Highter's Heath?

The planning approval rate near Highter's Heath is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Highter's Heath?

The most common type of planning application near Highter's Heath is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Highter's Heath?

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Highter's Heath, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Highter's Heath, West Midlands.

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About Highter's Heath

Highter's Heath is a district and ward located on the southern edge of Birmingham, UK, just east of the Maypole. The name, first documented in 1495 as Heyters Heath, is now infrequently used, with only a few signposted references marking its presence. This area may be of interest for planning applications due to its historical significance and its proximity to the city boundaries.

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Area Information

Admin district: Birmingham
Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Selly Oak
LSOA: Birmingham 110A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Highter's Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Highter's Heath.

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 Highter's Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Highter's Heath.

- 116 Langstone Road Birmingham B14 4QS
Erection of single storey front extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-20
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- 1117 Yardley Wood Road Billesley Birmingham B14 4LS
Change of use from a residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a children's care home (Use Class C2)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-01-22
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- Yardley Wood Garage Yardley Wood Road Yardley Wood Birmingham B14 4BN
Installation of new substation and transformer with associated enclosures
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-12-22
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- School Road Streetworks Yardley Wood Birmingham B14 4BH
Telecoms Licence Application for the removal of 3.no antennas and 1no existing cabinet to be replaced with 3.no new antennas and 1.no cabinet and ancillary works .
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-11-13
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- 60 Arlington Road Highters Heath Birmingham B14 4QE
Erection of single storey rear extension and alterations to front bay window and forward porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-03-30
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A brief summary of Highter's Heath in West Midlands

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

Highter's Heath has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Highter's Heath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Berry Mound Pastures 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.

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Planning Activity in Highter's Heath

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Highter's Heath. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Highter's Heath.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Highter's Heath slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Highter's Heath were full planning applications (15), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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