Small Heath, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Small Heath, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Small Heath
Small Heath is an inner-city area in southeast Birmingham, located about 2 miles from the city centre along the bustling Coventry Road. This vibrant locality offers a diverse community and a mix of residential and commercial properties, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Ladywood
- LSOA: Birmingham 071B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Small Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Small Heath.
- 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 Small Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Small Heath.
- - 190 Monica Road Birmingham B10 9BL
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 2.7 metres
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 7 Fordrough South Yardley Birmingham B25 8DL
Change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to offices (Use Class E).
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 154 St Benedicts Road Birmingham B10 9DN
Erection of 4.25 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 25 Monica Road Birmingham B10 9TJ
Erection of first floor rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 106 Aubrey Road Birmingham B10 9DF
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 2.6 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - 16 Aubrey Road Birmingham B10 9DG
Erection of 5.1 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 120 Malmesbury Road Birmingham B10 0JH
Application for a proposed Lawful Development Certificate for the erection of a single storey outbuilding to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-11-15
View full details - - 705 Coventry Road South Yardley Birmingham B10 0JL
Retention of 3no. 1-bed flats (Use Class C3), erection of single storey rear extensions, rear dormer and external alterations, removal of front extension and reinstatement of bay window
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 136 Heather Road Birmingham B10 9TB
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.8 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 77 Dora Road Birmingham B10 9RE
Erection of two 6.0 metre deep single storey rear extensions. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - Webster & Horsfall Fordrough South Yardley Birmingham B25 8DW
Erection of canopy, welfare unit and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Webster & Horsfall Fordrough South Yardley Birmingham B25 8DW
Display of 2no. internally illuminated fascia signs, 1no. internally illuminated hub sign and 1no. non illuminated hub sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 147 Aubrey Road Birmingham B10 9DJ
Erection of 5.5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.8 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-01-28
View full details - - 6 Heather Road Small Heath Birmingham B10 9TA
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres. Eaves height 2.8 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-07-23
View full details - - Outside 339 Somerville Road Small Heath Birmingham B10 9DU
Telecoms License Advisory for the installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - Outside 94 Dora Road Small Heath Birmingham B10 9RD
Telecoms License Advisory for the installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - Brunton Road/Heybarnes Road Small Heath Birmingham B10 9HY
Telecoms License Advisory for the installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - 273 Malmesbury Road Birmingham B10 0JE
Erection of 5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.99 metres, eaves height 2.99 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - 848 Coventry Road Birmingham B10 0TZ
Erection of 4.2 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.5 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-07-18
View full details - - 71 Heather Road Birmingham B10 9TE
Erection of a 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 2.7 metres. Eaves height 2.5 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-06-16
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A brief summary of Small Heath in West Midlands
Small Heath is an inner-city area in southeast Birmingham, located about 2 miles from the city centre along the bustling Coventry Road. This vibrant locality offers a diverse community and a mix of residential and commercial properties, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Small Heath a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Small Heath 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 Small Heath
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Small Heath. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Small Heath.
The average decision period of 77 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 Small Heath were full planning applications (19), outline applications (14), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 53% 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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