How long do planning decisions take near Saltley?

The average planning decision time near Saltley is 72 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 Saltley?

The planning approval rate near Saltley is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Saltley?

The most common type of planning application near Saltley is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Saltley?

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Saltley, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Saltley, West Midlands.

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About Saltley

Saltley is an inner-city area located east of Birmingham's city centre, within the Washwood Heath ward and previously part of Nechells. It falls under the Ladywood parliamentary constituency, making it a relevant location for those researching planning applications in a diverse and urban setting.

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Area Information

Admin district: Birmingham
Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
LSOA: Birmingham 044D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Saltley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Saltley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Saltley.

- Network Park Industrial Estate Duddeston Mill Road Birmingham B8 1AU
Notification for Prior Approval for the installation of 482 (maximum) roof mounted Solar PV solar panels with 217kWp capacity
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 31 Hall Road Birmingham B8 1DH
Erection of single storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-16
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- Saltley Industrial Centre 7-8 Adderley Road Saltley Birmingham B8 1AW
Application to determine the details for condition number 2 and 3 (2-Submission of sample materials 3-Submission of bay studies/ facade details) attached to reference number 2024/02079/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-19
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- 7 Saltley Industrial Centre Adderley Road Saltley Birmingham B8 1AW
Removal of condition 19 (requires the funeral services to cease after twelve months) attached to Planning Approval 2024/02079/PA
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-19
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- 1-3 Ralph Road Saltley Birmingham B8 1NA
Extensions and other external works to existing building to include: erection of 2no. minarets to front elevation, erection of a rear dormer window, two storey rear extension and part first floor rear
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-18
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- 31 Hall Road Birmingham B8 1DH
Erection of single storey side and rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-06-12
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- 19 Ralph Road Saltley Birmingham B8 1NA
Installation of dormer window to front and rooflights to rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-04-29
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A brief summary of Saltley in West Midlands

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

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Planning Activity in Saltley

In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Saltley. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Saltley.

The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Saltley were full planning applications (18), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% 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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