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Planning in Shard End

Approved
82%
62 of 75 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Shard End

Postcode districts

B34 66 applications in the last 12 monthsB36 122 applications in the last 12 monthsB33 77 applications in the last 12 monthsB37 56 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Birmingham City Council

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About Shard End

Shard End is a residential area located in east Birmingham, within the West Midlands county. It falls under the Hodge Hill district and had a population of 7,423 as of the 2021 census. The area is bordered by Castle Bromwich to the north and Kingshurst to the east, both of which lie in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull. Historically, prior to 1974, Shard End was part of Northwestern Warwickshire, near the Worcestershire border, making it a site of interest for various planning applications and developments.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Shard End area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Shard End a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Shard End has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shard End 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 Shard End, 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, 83 planning applications were submitted near Shard End. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (36), outline applications (32), amendments (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shard End?
In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Shard End. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Shard End?
The average planning decision time near Shard End is 67 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 Shard End?
The planning approval rate near Shard End is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Shard End?
The most common type of planning application near Shard End is full planning applications, with 36 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Shard End?
You can search and track planning applications near Shard End on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.