Stechford, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stechford, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stechford are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stechford
Stechford is a district located in east Birmingham, approximately five miles from the city centre. It shares borders with Ward End, Yardley, Hodge Hill, and Kitts Green, and has historical ties to Worcestershire, sitting at the boundary of Warwickshire. This area presents a unique context for planning applications, given its proximity to key transport links and local amenities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Yardley
- LSOA: Birmingham 066F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stechford.
- 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 Stechford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
188 planning applications found near Stechford.
- - Victoria Road/Station Road Junction of Birmingham B33 8BA
Application for a prior notification for the installation of 20m high telecommunications mast with associated antennas, transmission dishes, equipment cabinets and ancillary development works
Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 65 Eastfield Road Birmingham B9 5UY
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres, eaves height 2.9 metres
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 256 Cotterils Lane Birmingham B8 2PE
Erection of single storey front extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 109 Denville Crescent Birmingham B9 5TS
Erection of single storey front extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 29 Mary Road Stechford And Yardley North Birmingham B33 8AR
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to assisted living accommodation (Use Class C2) with training room and full time assistance on site
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 123 Denville Crescent Bordesley Green Birmingham B9 5TS
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 178 Norton Crescent Birmingham B9 5TY
Erection of single storey extension to front and detached outbuilding to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 178 Norton Crescent Birmingham B9 5TY
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: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 111 Lyttelton Road Birmingham B33 8BN
Erection of 8 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres, eaves height 2.9 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 1 Otley Grove Birmingham B9 5UB
Erection of single storey side and rear and first floor side extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 109 Denville Crescent Birmingham B9 5TS
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-06
View full details - - 163 Burney Lane Birmingham B8 2AJ
Erection of first floor rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 167 Eastfield Road Birmingham B9 5UG
Erection of 5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 16 Otley Grove Birmingham B9 5UB
Erection of 5.3 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 36 Morden Road Birmingham B33 8SR
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: 2025-08-31
View full details - - 36 Morden Road Birmingham B33 8SR
Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-08-31
View full details - - 345 Cotterills Lane Birmingham B8 2PL
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 2.7 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 42 Victoria Road Stechford Birmingham B33 8AH
Retention of converted outbuilding into one bed studio apartment
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 345 Cotterills Lane Birmingham B8 2PL
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 2.7 metres
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 187 Norton Crescent Birmingham B9 5UA
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.6 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-04-30
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A brief summary of Stechford in West Midlands
Stechford is a district located in east Birmingham, approximately five miles from the city centre. It shares borders with Ward End, Yardley, Hodge Hill, and Kitts Green, and has historical ties to Worcestershire, sitting at the boundary of Warwickshire. This area presents a unique context for planning applications, given its proximity to key transport links and local amenities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stechford a particularly low-crime area.
Stechford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Old Yardley. 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, Stechford 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 Stechford
In the last 24 months, 157 planning applications were submitted near Stechford. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Stechford.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Stechford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stechford were outline applications (75), full planning applications (63), telecoms (9).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 56 applications
- Refused: 15 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 81 applications
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