The Vale, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Vale, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in The Vale are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Edgbaston
- LSOA: Birmingham 064E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Vale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Vale.
- 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 The Vale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
170 planning applications found near The Vale.
- - 11 Church Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3SR
Application to determine the details for condition number (3-Replacement windows to be installed first 4- Details of principle house replacement windows 5- Requires that the materials used match the m
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 45 Wellington Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2EP
Listed Building Consent for the installation of replacement windows above garage/poolside annex
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 32 Church Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3ST
The installation of a kitchen extract system
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 45 Wellington Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2EP
Listed Building Consent for proposed repair and refurbish of existing hardwood timber fenestrations
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - 11 Church Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3SR
Conversion of garage block, erection of single storey side extension and erection of first floor extension above garage block to provide additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 11 Church Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3SR
Listed building consent for the conversion of garage block, erection of single storey side extension and erection of first floor extension above garage block to provide additional living accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 70 Arthur Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2UW
Erection of single storey rear and side extension and detached outbuilding to the rear of application site, installation of a covered terraced linking proposed extension and outbuilding, installation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Mason Halls The Vale Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2RU
Installation of permanent edge protection to 6 buildings including the installation of guardrails and access ladders
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - 33 Church Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3ST
Listed Building Consent for replacement and remedial work of fire doors associated with Fire Risk Assessment undertaken on site.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 13 Church Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3SR
Listed building consent for refurbishment of basement level and new external terrace with steps up to lawn level
Type: Heritage | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - 13 Church Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3SR
Refurbishment of basement level and new external terrace with steps up to lawn level
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - 45 Church Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3ST
Listed building consent for Demolition of swimming pool building and erection of 3 storey extension to facilitate the change of use from large HMO (sui generis) to 53 studios for occupation by student
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - 45 Wellington Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2EP
Application to determine the details of condition numbers 4 (details) and 5 (materials) attached to planning permission 2024/00400/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-09-19
View full details - - 45 Wellington Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2EP
Application to determine the details for condition number 4 (architectural and specification details) 5 (materials) attached to approval 2024/00407/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-09-18
View full details - - 45 Wellington Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2EP
Listed Building Consent for alterations to roof including re-roofing of principal roof structure.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - The Old School of Engineering University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2RS
Installation of rooftop ventilation and cooling plant
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 62 Arthur Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2UW
Application to determine the details of condition number 2 (full architectural and specification details at a scale of 1:10) and 3 (full suite of materials for the exterior) attached to planning appli
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-01-29
View full details - - 45 Wellington Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2EP
Demolition of glazed structures to rear and erection of a single storey rear extension and modifications to pool house. Erection of a lean-to-side extension, new openings into the pool house and roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-01-22
View full details - - 45 Wellington Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2EP
Listed Building Consent for demolition of glazed structures to rear and erection of a single storey rear extension and modifications to pool house. Erection of a lean-to-side extension, new openings i
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-01-22
View full details - - 15 Church Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3SR
Installation of gates and boundary railings to the front.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-01-19
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A brief summary of The Vale in West Midlands
The Vale is a settlement located in West Midlands, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes The Vale a particularly low-crime area.
The Vale has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lee Crescent, Selly Park, Ryland Road, Selly Park Avenues, Moseley, Edgbaston. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around The Vale includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Edgbaston Pool SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Vale 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 The Vale
In the last 24 months, 107 planning applications were submitted near The Vale. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 117 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 The Vale.
With an average of 117 days, decisions near The Vale take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near The Vale were full planning applications (51), discharge of conditions (33), listed building and heritage (17). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 104 smaller schemes were submitted.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 63 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Ladywood planning applications
- Selly Park planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.