Selly Park, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Selly Park, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Selly Park are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Selly Park
Selly Park is a residential suburb situated in the south-west of Birmingham, West Midlands. Nestled between the Bristol Road (A38) and Pershore Road (A441), it offers a blend of residential living and accessibility, making it a key area for planning applications related to housing and local development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Northfield
- LSOA: Birmingham 109D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Selly Park.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Selly Park.
- 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 Selly Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Selly Park.
- - 283 Dawlish Road Birmingham B29 7AU
Erection of front and rear single storey extension and dormer windows to front and rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Selly Park Girls School 5 Selly Park Road Birmingham B29 7PH
Notification for Prior Approval for the installation of roof mounted Solar PV solar panels
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 122 Selly Park Road Selly Park Birmingham B29 7LH
Application to determine the details for condition number (3- Submission of sample materials 4- Submission of roof light details) attached to reference number 2022/00988/PA
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 283 Dawlish Road Birmingham B29 7AU
Erection of 3.45 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres, eaves height 2.9 metres
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 68 Bournbrook Road Birmingham B29 7BT
Erection of single storey rear extension and dormer windows to front and rear elevations
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 172 Bournbrook Road Birmingham B29 7DD
Erection of single storey front extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 63 Selly Park Road Selly Park Birmingham B29 7PH
Application to determine the details for condition number 3 (Submission and approval of external materials ) attached to reference number 2024/06317/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 955 Pershore Road Birmingham B29 7PS
Erection of three-storey apartment block comprising 8no self-contained flats (Use Class C3) with associated access, parking and landscaping
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - The Awentsbury Hotel 21 Serpentine Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 7HU
Change of use from hotel and associated manager's accommodation (Use Class C1) to private residential dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 122 Teignmouth Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 7AY
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use as 6-bed HMO (Use Class C4)
Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 124 Selly Park Road Selly Park Birmingham B29 7LH
Erection of single storey side and rear extension with garage conversion and new roof at ground floor and window to rear elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 72 Bournbrook Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 7BT
Erection of single storey rear extensions and loft conversion with front dormer window and front rooflight
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 70 Bournbrook Road Borunbrook Birmingham B29 7BT
Erection of single storey rear extension and loft conversion with front dormer window
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 186 Bournbrook Road Birmingham B29 7DD
Erection of 4.10 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-08-24
View full details - - 807 Pershore Road Selly Park Birmingham B29 7LR
Retention of change of use from residential care home (Use Class C2) to 14 bed HMO (Sui Generis)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 78 Bournbrook Road Selly Park Birmingham B29 7BU
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use as 3 No. flats operating as a 4-bed HMO (Use Class C4) and 1 No. studio flat (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-08-02
View full details - - 142 Bournbrook Road Birmingham B29 7DD
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 93 Selly Park Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 7LH
Replacement and installation of new front windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 75 Raddlebarn Road Birmingham B29 7DA
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 12 Pershore Avenue Birmingham B29 7NP
Lawful development certificate for proposed loft conversion with dormer window to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Selly Park in West Midlands
Selly Park is a residential suburb situated in the south-west of Birmingham, West Midlands. Nestled between the Bristol Road (A38) and Pershore Road (A441), it offers a blend of residential living and accessibility, making it a key area for planning applications related to housing and local development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Selly Park a particularly low-crime area.
Selly Park has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bournville Village, Selly Park, Selly Park Avenues, Moseley, Edgbaston. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Selly Park includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Edgbaston Pool SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Selly Park 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 Selly Park
In the last 24 months, 126 planning applications were submitted near Selly Park. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Selly Park.
The average decision period of 75 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 Selly Park were full planning applications (63), outline applications (29), amendments (25). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 123 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.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 13 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 77 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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