Roughley, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Roughley, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Roughley
Roughley is an affluent semi-rural residential area in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, situated about 8 miles northeast of Birmingham city centre. It became its own ward, Sutton Roughley, following boundary changes in 2018, and is the northernmost part of the Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council's administrative area. This unique location offers a blend of suburban charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £375,102 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Sutton Coldfield
- LSOA: Birmingham 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Roughley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Roughley.
- 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 Roughley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Roughley.
- - 181 Harvest Fields Way Birmingham B75 5TJ
Erection of 5.98 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 41 Worcester Lane Sutton Coldfield B75 5NA
Erection of single storey rear extension and first floor side extension over garage
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 2 Rednall Drive Birmingham B75 5LG
Erection of single storey front, side and rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 15 Farmstead Close Birmingham B75 5UG
Erection of two storey side extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 32 Mayall Drive Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5LR
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed alterations to main roof to include a hip to gable roof conversion, associated dormer window to rear and installation of 2.no roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 72 Willmott Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5NW
Application for Variation of Condition No. 2 (approved plans) attached to planning approval 2025/03811/PA for alterations to the size of the single storey rear extension and addition of glazed gable f
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 5 Bodington Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5ES
Erection of two storey rear and single storey front and rear extensions.
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 59 Gibbons Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5ER
Erection of single storey rear out building for storage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 170 Harvest Fields Way Birmingham B75 5TJ
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Land adjacent to 20 Edwards Road Sutton Four Oaks Birmingham B75 5NG
Outline planning application for the erection of a 3-bed detached dwelling (all matters reserved except access and layout)
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 3 Willmott Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5NR
Erection of single storey rear and side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 30 Cartwright Road Birmingham B75 5LF
Erection of 4.5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-04-26
View full details - - 27 Gibbons Road Birmingham B75 5ER
Erection of dormer window to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 26 Homestead Drive Birmingham B75 5LN
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 2.7 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - 26 Homestead Drive Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5LN
Erection of two and single storey rear extension and single storey forward extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - 33 Mayall Drive Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5LR
Erection of two storey side extension, formation of front driveway and repositioning/installation of side boundary brick wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Roughley in West Midlands
Roughley is an affluent semi-rural residential area in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, situated about 8 miles northeast of Birmingham city centre. It became its own ward, Sutton Roughley, following boundary changes in 2018, and is the northernmost part of the Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council's administrative area. This unique location offers a blend of suburban charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Roughley show an average sale price of £375,102, 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 Roughley a particularly low-crime area.
Roughley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Four Oaks. 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 Roughley 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 Roughley
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Roughley. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 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 Roughley.
The average decision period of 91 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 Roughley were full planning applications (17), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.