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Planning in Northfield

Approved
86%
31 of 34 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Northfield in the last 24 months, from Birmingham City Council's planning register.

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About Northfield

Northfield is a residential area located in the outer south of Birmingham, within the West Midlands county, close to the Worcestershire border. This area forms part of the Northfield parliamentary constituency, which encompasses the wards of Kings Norton, Longbridge, Weoley Castle, and the smaller Northfield ward, which includes West Heath and Turves Green. For those researching planning applications, Northfield offers a diverse community with ongoing development opportunities.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Northfield 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Northfield, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Northfield. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Northfield?
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Northfield. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Northfield?
The average planning decision time near Northfield is 61 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 Northfield?
The planning approval rate near Northfield is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Northfield?
The most common type of planning application near Northfield is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Northfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Northfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.