Lozells, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lozells, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lozells are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lozells
Lozells is an inner-city area in West Birmingham, England, primarily centred around Lozells Road. Known for its diverse, multi-racial community, it forms part of the Lozells and East Handsworth ward and is situated between the districts of Handsworth and Aston, making it a significant area for urban development and planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Ladywood
- LSOA: Birmingham 050G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lozells.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lozells.
- 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 Lozells based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Lozells.
- - Chain Walk/Lozells Road/Birchfield Road Land adjacent 9 Lozells Road Lozells Birmingham B19 2TN
Application to determine the details for condition number (4- Submission of a contaminated land verification report) attached to reference number 2023/04546/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 278 Burbury Street Handsworth Birmingham B19 1TP
Non material amendment to Planning Approval 2024/07071/PA to change from lift to ramp
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 88 Wills Street Handsworth Birmingham B19 1QT
Erection of first floor side extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 25 Archibald Road Birmingham B19 1RZ
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 94 Lozells Road Lozells Birmingham B19 2TB
Installation of extraction flue to rear
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - 115 Anglesey Street Birmingham B19 1QX
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 35-37 Birchfield Road Birmingham B19 1SU
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use as use Class E in excess of 10 years
Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 27 St Peters Road Lozells And East Handsworth Birmingham B20 3RR
Change of use from dwellinghouse to 5no. self contained flats and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 140 Heathfield Road Lozells Birmingham B19 1JF
Change of use from retail (Use Class E) laundromat (Sui Generis) and new shopfront.
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Chain Walk/Lozells Road/Birchfield Road Land adjacent 9 Lozells Road Lozells Birmingham B19 2TN
Application to determine the details for condition number 7,14,20,26 and 27. (7- Sustainable Drainage Assessment and Sustainable Drainage Operation and Maintenance Plan 14-Submission of sample materia
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 53 Wills Street Birmingham B19 1QR
Change of use from existing part retail (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) , erection of single storey rear extension, dormer window to rear and external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Chain Walk/Lozells Road/Birchfield Road Land adjacent 9 Lozells Road Lozells Birmingham B19 2TN
Non material amendment to Planning Application 2023/04546/PA to omit the substation and amend the car park with boundary arrangement amended to reflect omission
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 119 Carpenters Road Birmingham B19 2BB
Erection of 5.9 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres, eaves height 2.9 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-06-01
View full details - - 236 Burbury Street Birmingham B19 1TR
Erection of 5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 2.4 metres. Eaves height 2.2 metres.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-03-16
View full details - - 37 Church Street Lozells Birmingham B19 1QN
Erection of three-storey rear and single storey rear extensions including roof alterations.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - 40 Frances Road Lozells Birmingham B19 1SA
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-01-24
View full details - - 19 Gordon Road Lozells Birmingham B19 1HH
Application for a lawful development certificate for an existing use as a 7-bed HMO (Sui Generis)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 37 Church Street Lozells Birmingham B19 1QN
Erection of single storey extension and loft conversion with a dormer window to the rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 37 Salisbury Road Lozells Birmingham B19 1NB
Change of use from single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to 3no. self-contained flats (Use Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - 24 Church Street Lozells Birmingham B19 1QN
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-07-07
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A brief summary of Lozells in West Midlands
Lozells is an inner-city area in West Birmingham, England, primarily centred around Lozells Road. Known for its diverse, multi-racial community, it forms part of the Lozells and East Handsworth ward and is situated between the districts of Handsworth and Aston, making it a significant area for urban development and planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lozells a particularly low-crime area.
Lozells has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lozells and Soho Hill, Jewellery Quarter. 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, Lozells 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 Lozells
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Lozells. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 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 Lozells.
The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Lozells were full planning applications (27), outline applications (19), discharge of conditions (9). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 59 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 35 applications
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