South Yardley, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Yardley, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About South Yardley
South Yardley is a predominantly residential area located in east Birmingham, approximately 3.5 miles from the city centre. As one of Birmingham's 69 electoral wards, it presents a variety of planning application opportunities in a vibrant community setting.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Yardley
- LSOA: Birmingham 066A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Yardley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Yardley.
- 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 South Yardley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near South Yardley.
- - 20 Warwell Lane Sheldon Birmingham B26 1DB
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed single storey side extension
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 1 Swan Courtyard Charles Edward Road Sheldon Birmingham B26 1BU
Application to determine the details for condition number (9-Scheme of noise mitigation measures) attached to reference number 2021/03974/PA
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 43 Hilderstone Road Birmingham B25 8LA
Erection of 4.050 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 25 Augusta Road Acocks Green Birmingham B27 6LA
Erection of single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 16 Hilderstone Road Birmingham B25 8LA
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 8 Hilderstone Road Sheldon Birmingham B25 8LA
Erection of two storey side and rear extensions, single storey front and side extensions.
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 1 Swan Courtyard Charles Edward Road Yardley Birmingham B26 1BU
Application to determine the details for condition 21 (residential travel pack) attached to planning approval 2021/03974/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 22 Mansfield Road Birmingham B25 8LY
Erection of single storey side and rear extensions
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 201 Stockfield Road Yardley Birmingham B25 8EL
Application to determine the details for condition number 20 and 21 (20 -Lighting Condition 21-Submission of Lighting Details ) attached to reference number 2022/03227/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 419 Yardley Road South Yardley Birmingham B25 8NB
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for the change of use from residential dwellinghouse (use class C3a) to residential household where two adult occupiers receive care (use class C3b).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 171 Yardley Road Acocks Green Olton Birmingham B27 6NA
Variation of Condition Number 1 (approved plans) attached to planning approval 2022/07981/PA for alteration to roof alteration to rear elevation and replacement of side facing window to a door.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Land adjacent 81 Waterloo Road Yardley Birmingham B25 8JT
Erection of 14 no dwellings with associated parking and landscaping
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 1378 Coventry Road South Yardley Birmingham B25 8AE
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed hip to gable roof conversion and associated dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front and rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 156 Yardley Road Acock Green Birmingham B27 6LR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use as 4 self-contained flats.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 158 Yardley Road Acocks Green Birmingham B27 6LR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use as 4 self-contained flats.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 23 Warwell Lane Birmingham B26 1DB
Erection of 5.89 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.4 metres, eaves height 2.59 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 37 Broadyates Road Birmingham B25 8JF
Erection of single storey forward porch extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 1350 Coventry Road Yardley Birmingham B25 8AF
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 33 Broadyates Road Birmingham B25 8JF
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 23 Warwell Lane Birmingham B26 1DB
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed hip to gable roof alteration, rear dormer window and roof lights to front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-09-13
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A brief summary of South Yardley in West Midlands
South Yardley is a predominantly residential area located in east Birmingham, approximately 3.5 miles from the city centre. As one of Birmingham's 69 electoral wards, it presents a variety of planning application opportunities in a vibrant community setting.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes South Yardley a particularly low-crime area.
South Yardley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Old Yardley, No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, South Yardley 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 South Yardley
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near South Yardley. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 South Yardley.
At 64 days on average, decisions near South Yardley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near South Yardley were outline applications (32), full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (5).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 60 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 29 applications
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