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Planning in Stirchley

Approved
76%
71 of 89 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stirchley in the last 24 months, from Birmingham City Council's planning register.

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Around Stirchley

Postcode districts

B30 69 applications in the last 12 monthsB29 169 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Birmingham City Council

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About Stirchley

Stirchley is a historic suburb in south-west Birmingham, England, with roots tracing back to at least 1658. Originally part of Worcestershire, it saw significant industrial development due to the Worcester and Birmingham Canal and the railways, particularly in screw-making and rubber manufacturing. The area features a mix of Victorian terracing and newer residential developments, making it a notable consideration for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Birmingham district.

The area around Stirchley has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stirchley 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 Stirchley, 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, 101 planning applications were submitted near Stirchley. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (37), outline applications (21), amendments (9). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stirchley?
In the last 24 months, 101 planning applications were submitted near Stirchley. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stirchley?
The average planning decision time near Stirchley is 73 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Stirchley?
The planning approval rate near Stirchley is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stirchley?
The most common type of planning application near Stirchley is full planning applications, with 37 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stirchley?
You can search and track planning applications near Stirchley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.