How long do planning decisions take near Kitt's Green?

The average planning decision time near Kitt's Green is 99 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 Kitt's Green?

The planning approval rate near Kitt's Green is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kitt's Green?

The most common type of planning application near Kitt's Green is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kitt's Green?

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Kitt's Green, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kitt's Green, West Midlands.

West Midlands · England · settlement

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

About Kitt's Green

Kitts Green is a district in Birmingham, located about 5 miles east of the city centre and bordered by Tile Cross, Lea Village, Lea Hall, and Garretts Green. This area, historically part of Worcestershire and near the Warwickshire border, has roots dating back to its first mention in 1495, while neighbouring Lea Village is recorded even earlier, in 1275. For those researching planning applications, Kitts Green's rich history and strategic location make it a significant area within the broader Birmingham landscape.

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Area Information

Admin district: Birmingham
Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
LSOA: Birmingham 057A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kitt's Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kitt's Green.

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 Kitt's Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Kitt's Green.

- 27 Sheldon Hall Avenue Birmingham B33 0ER
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 2.5 metres
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-05-11
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- 3 Wychbold Crescent Birmingham B33 9SY
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 2.7 metres
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-04-12
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- 241 Gressel Lane Birmingham B33 9UL
Erection of single storey rear extension. Garage converstion to habitable room and errection of two storey side extension above existing garage.
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-25
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- 27 Sheldon Hall Avenue Birmingham B33 0ER
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 2.5 metres
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-19
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- 1 Wychbold Crescent Lea Village Birmingham B33 9SY
Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear side extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-11
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- 131-137 Lea Village Stechford Birmingham B33 9SH
Subdivision of existing retail unit and ancillary office and storage space to create three small retail units together with alterations to the north western frontage elevation
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-20
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- 149 Lea Village Stechford Birmingham B33 9SJ
Erection of two and single storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-13
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- 288 - 290 Kitts Green Road Birmingham B33 9SB
Erection of canopy to front
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-11-20
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- 14 Oakmeadow Close Birmingham B33 0AQ
Erection of 4 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.4 metres, eaves height 2.5 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-05-29
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- Land off Gressel Lane Birmngham B33 9SU
Application to determine the details for condition 11 (contaminated land verification report) attached to planning approval 2020/07171/PA
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-12-21
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- Land off Gressel Lane Birmingham B33 9SU
Non material amendment to Planning Approval 2020/07171/PA for alterations to the boundary treatment between plots 9 and 10
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-12-01
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A brief summary of Kitt's Green in West Midlands

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

Kitt's Green 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 Kitt's Green includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Kitt's Green

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Kitt's Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 99 days.

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

With an average of 99 days, decisions near Kitt's Green take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Kitt's Green were full planning applications (11), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 61% 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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