Newtown, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newtown, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Newtown 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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £229,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Perry Barr
- LSOA: Birmingham 035F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newtown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newtown.
- 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 Newtown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Newtown.
- - 140 Brearley Street Birmingham B19 3XJ
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from Commercial, Business & Service (Use Class E) to 2 no. units (Use Class C3)
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 36 Barr Street Hockley Birmingham B19 3EG
Application to determine the details of Condition 8 (a scheme of noise mitigation measures) attached to planning appeal APP/P4605/W/24/3344730
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 43 Nursery Road Birmingham B19 2XN
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use at first floor from Commercial, Business & Service (Use Class E) to 5 no. flats (Use Class C3)
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 27 Basement Nursery Road Aston Birmingham B19 2XN
Variation of condition 2 (the approved plans) attached to application reference 2022/07151/PA to allow amendments including a propose pedestrian ramp from the basement, removal of 1 parking bay to acc
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 113 Hockley Street Birmingham B19 3DP
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use at first floor from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to mixed use to include 2 no. 1 bed. apartments (
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 99 -105 Hockley Street Jewellery Quarter Birmingham B19 3DP
Change of use to short term letting rooms at second floor
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 66 Great Hampton Street Hockley Birmingham B18 6EW
Rooftop extension to create 1no. residential unit
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 27 Nursery Road Aston Birmingham B19 2XN
Application to determine the details for condition number 3. (written scheme of investigation for a programme of historic building recording to Historic England Level 2) and 4.(demolition method state
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 80-82 Rear Of Great Hampton Street Hockley Birmingham B18 6EW
Application to determine details for Condition Number 5 (contaminated land verification) attached to approval 2022/08212/PA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Bowater, Holland, Ryland and Cadbury Houses Great Hampton Row and Aldgate Grove Newtown Birmingham B19 3JJ
Refurbishment of four towers including replacement windows and plant doors, repair and re-spray of existing louvres, metal doors, entrance canopies and curtain walling on enclosed balconies.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 97 Porchester Drive Birmingham B19 2LT
Erection of single storey rear extension and installation of ramps to front and rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 50 Vyse Street Ladywood Birmingham B18 6HR
Change of use of first and second floors from office (Use Class E) to apartment
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - 50 Vyse Street Ladywood Birmingham B18 6HR
Listed Building Consent for installation of secondary glazing, mechanical ventilation, internal partitions and doors to accommodate apartment on first and second floors
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - 24 Farm Croft Newtown Birmingham B19 2UG
Erection of side extention
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 119-123 Branston Street Birmingham B18 6BA
Application to determine the details for condition relating to parking area attached to approval 2006/05027/PA
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - 80-82 Great Hampton Street - rear of Birmingham B18 6EW
Application to determine the details for condition number 8. (construction ecological mitigation plan) planning application 2022/08212/PA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - Harry Smith Building & Gem Building 17-19 & 20-21 Hockley Hill Jewellery Quarter Birmingham B18 5AH
Non material amendment to Planning Approval 2021/07305/PA to change from 16no. open plan loft studios/duplex apartments to 16no. apartments
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - 66 Great Hampton Street Hockley Birmingham B18 6EW
Non material amendment to Planning Approval 2023/04303/PA for alterations to apartment layouts
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - 178 Bridge Street West Birmingham B19 2YT
Prior Approval Notification for a change of use from offices (Use Class E) to 5 residentail units (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-06-16
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A brief summary of Newtown in West Midlands
Newtown is a settlement located in West Midlands, England.
Property prices in Newtown show an average sale price of £229,900, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Newtown a particularly low-crime area.
Newtown has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Colmore Row and Environs, Lozells and Soho Hill, Jewellery Quarter, 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, Newtown 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 Newtown
In the last 24 months, 89 planning applications were submitted near Newtown. Of these, 56% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 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 Newtown.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Newtown were full planning applications (34), discharge of conditions (24), outline applications (17). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 86 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: 18 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 57 applications
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.