Search Sparkbrook planning applications
18 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Sparkbrook · updated daily · Birmingham City Council
- Greencoat House, 261 - 271 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QSAwaiting decisionApplication to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of upper floors from Commercial, Business & Service (Use Class E) to 24 no. residential apartments (Use Class C3)Permitted Development Commercial from May 2013Received 15 Oct 20262026/05749/PA
- 132 Benton Road, Birmingham, B11 1TYApprovedErection of single storey rear extensionHouseholderReceived 11 Sep 2026Decided 26 Oct 20262026/04545/PA
- 463 Stratford Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B11 4LDRefusedErection of a single storey front extension and roller shutterFull PlanningReceived 11 Sep 2026Decided 12 Oct 20262026/05676/PA
- 78 Walford Road, Birmingham, B11 1QAApprovedInstallation of step lift to front elevationHouseholderReceived 9 Sep 2026Decided 8 Oct 20262026/04500/PA
- 441 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 4LBRefusedErection of single and first floor rear extensions and alterations to shopfront and window to frontFull PlanningReceived 9 Sep 2026Decided 7 Oct 20262026/04421/PA
Planning in Sparkbrook
- Approved
- 86%
- 157 of 177 decided
- Decision time
- about 13 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sparkbrook in the last 24 months, from Birmingham City Council's planning register.
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Around Sparkbrook
Postcode districts
B11 69 applications in the last 12 monthsB12 49 applications in the last 12 monthsB13 111 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Birmingham City Council
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About Sparkbrook
Sparkbrook is an inner-city area located in south-east Birmingham, England, and is part of the Hall Green district within Birmingham City Council. Known for its diverse community, Sparkbrook presents various opportunities for planning applications, contributing to the vibrant urban landscape of the region.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sparkbrook 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 Sparkbrook a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sparkbrook 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 Sparkbrook, 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, 197 planning applications were submitted near Sparkbrook. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (72), telecoms (35), outline applications (34).
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).