How long do planning decisions take near The Vale?

The average planning decision time near The Vale is 87 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 The Vale?

The planning approval rate near The Vale is 72%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Vale?

The most common type of planning application near The Vale is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Vale?

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The Vale, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Vale, West Midlands.

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Area Information

Admin district: Birmingham
Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Ladywood
LSOA: Birmingham 136A

Crime Statistics

188 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 60
other-theft: 25
criminal-damage-arson: 23
shoplifting: 23
burglary: 18
vehicle-crime: 18
robbery: 8
public-order: 6
drugs: 3
theft-from-the-person: 2
bicycle-theft: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1

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

3 planning applications found near The Vale.

- 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
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- 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
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- 45 Church Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3ST
(TBC) Development of 67 student studios, associated managers residence and gate house. Part conversion of existing Listed Building as approved Listed Consent 2021/03811/PA and part new build standalon
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-08-16
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A brief summary of The Vale in West Midlands

The Vale is a settlement located in West Midlands, England.

The The Vale area recorded 188 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

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, 37 planning applications were submitted near The Vale. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 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.

The average decision period of 87 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near The Vale were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (13), listed building and heritage (5). Full planning applications account for 41% 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, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.

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