Sheldon, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sheldon, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Sheldon
Sheldon is a vibrant area located in east Birmingham, England, historically part of Warwickshire. It lies near the boundary with the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull and is in close proximity to Birmingham Airport, making it a significant location for potential planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 21,817 · Area: 2.3 km²
District: Birmingham
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Yardley
- LSOA: Birmingham 081D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sheldon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sheldon.
- 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 Sheldon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Sheldon.
- - 55 Mardon Road Birmingham B26 3ER
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.6 metres, eaves height 2.5 metres
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 69 Mardon Road Yardley Birmingham B26 3ER
Erection of two storey front, side and rear extensions and single storey front and rear extensions
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Greenfield House Greenvale Ave Birmingham B26 3XL
Replacement of existing hard landscaping with new tarmac hard landscaping area to form 7no. new parking bays and installation of hoop top fencing to two sides of new hard landscaping and removal of 2n
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 82 Whitecroft Road Birmingham B26 3RG
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 30 Normanton Avenue Birmingham B26 3RH
Erection of first floor rear extension and associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 80 Whitecroft Road Birmingham B26 3RG
Erection of first floor rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 96 Parkdale Road Birmingham B26 3UU
Erection of 5.9 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 2.85 metres, eaves height 2.5 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 89 Olorenshaw Road Sheldon Birmingham B26 3ND
Conversion of existing detached garage to office with associated external alterations and installation of replacement flat roof with pitched roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 71 Parkdale Road Birmingham B26 3UU
Erection of first floor rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - 65 Rectory Park Road Sheldon Birmingham B26 3LJ
Erection of two storey and single storey rear extensions.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - 208 Church Road Birmingham B26 3YG
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - 30 Collingdon Avenue Birmingham B26 3YL
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-03-24
View full details - - Land at Silvermere Road Adjacent to No. 1 Silvermere Park Way Sheldon Birmingham B26 3UN
Application to determine the details for conditions numbers 5 (contamination remediation scheme), 7 (surface water drainage scheme), 8 (Sustainable Drainage Assessment and Sustainable Drainage Operati
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Sheldon in West Midlands
Sheldon is a vibrant area located in east Birmingham, England, historically part of Warwickshire. It lies near the boundary with the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull and is in close proximity to Birmingham Airport, making it a significant location for potential planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 21,817. It sits within the Birmingham district.
Sheldon covers an area of approximately 2.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sheldon a particularly low-crime area.
Sheldon has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sheldon 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 Sheldon
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Sheldon. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Sheldon maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 85 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 Sheldon were full planning applications (16), outline applications (8), telecoms (1). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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