How long do planning decisions take near Kitwell?

The average planning decision time near Kitwell is 94 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 Kitwell?

The planning approval rate near Kitwell is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kitwell?

The most common type of planning application near Kitwell is outline applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kitwell?

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Kitwell, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kitwell, West Midlands.

West Midlands · England · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: Birmingham
Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Edgbaston
LSOA: Birmingham 080E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kitwell.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kitwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Kitwell.

- 16 Kyles Way Birmingham B32 4JW
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 2.9 metres, eaves height 2.5 metres
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-05-15
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- 7 Scotland Lane Birmingham B32 4BU
Erection of single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-16
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- 76 Rothesay Croft Birmingham B32 4JG
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.6 metres, eaves height 2.2 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-03
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- 16 Clent Way Quinton Birmingham B32 4NW
Application to determine the details for condition number 3 (Submission of a contamination remediation scheme) attached to reference number 2019/10381/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-27
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- 7 Scotland Lane Quinton Birmingham B32 4BU
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-16
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- 6 Caynham Road Birmingham B32 4EU
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-06-24
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- 46 Caynham Road Bartley Green Birmingham B32 4EY
Use of vacant first floor for 5 flats and erection of second floor extension for a further 5 flats (Total 10 flats) and laying out of parking spaces
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-01-08
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- 5 Stuarts Way Woodgate Birmingham B32 4JP
Erection of single storey front extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-12-27
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A brief summary of Kitwell in West Midlands

Kitwell is a settlement located in West Midlands, England.

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

Kitwell 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 Kitwell includes 8 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 Kitwell

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Kitwell. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 days.

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

With an average of 94 days, decisions near Kitwell 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 Kitwell were outline applications (6), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3).

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.

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