Tower Hill, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tower Hill, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Tower Hill are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Tower Hill
Tower Hill is a notable area within Great Barr, Birmingham, located on the western side of the A34 road, which connects Birmingham to Walsall. This region also spans the scenic Tame Valley Canal, making it an important consideration for planning applications related to transport and waterways in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Perry Barr
- LSOA: Birmingham 024D
Crime Statistics
216 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 77
- shoplifting: 46
- vehicle-crime: 29
- burglary: 20
- criminal-damage-arson: 11
- other-theft: 8
- public-order: 8
- drugs: 4
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- possession-of-weapons: 3
- robbery: 3
- other-crime: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- theft-from-the-person: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tower Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tower Hill.
- 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 Tower Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Tower Hill.
- - 96 Coleraine Road Birmingham B42 1LW
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.2 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 80 Wensleydale Road Birmingham B42 1PL
Erection of single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 134 Baltimore Road Birmingham B42 1QL
Erection of first floor side extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 573 Walsall Road Birmingham B42 1ND
Erection of two storey side and rear and single storey rear extensions, dormer window to rear elevation and rooflights in association with a loft conversion and alterations to the front.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 14 Dorrington Road Birmingham B42 1QS
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 64 Sandringham Road Birmingham B42 1PH
Erection of 4.7 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 28 Tower Hill Birmingham B42 1LG
Erection of single storey rear and first floor side extensions and installation of pitched roof to front.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 28 Tower Hill Birmingham B42 1LG
Erection of 5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.8 metres, eaves height 2.6 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-16
View full details - - Little Smarties Academy 363 Rocky Lane Perry Barr Birmingham B42 1NG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as a day nursery for children
Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 547 A Walsall Road Perry Barr Birmingham B42 1LS
Erection of a single storey detached building to the rear of the property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 169 Rocky Lane Birmingham B42 1QZ
Erection of 4 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 2.7 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 547A Walsall Road Birmingham B42 1LS
Erection of 5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 122 Sandringham Road Birmingham B42 1PQ
Erection of 4 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - 48 Dyas Avenue Birmingham B42 1HE
Erection of 4 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.7 metres, eaves height 2.85 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-04-18
View full details - - 86 Baltimore Road Birmingham B42 1QN
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 97 Tower Hill Birmingham B42 1LQ
Conversion of detached garage to rear to create gym and games room with associated access ramp and first floor extension above to create granny flat.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Ambulance Station 27 Tower Hill Great Barr Birmingham B42 1LG
Application for variation of Condition 1 (hours of operation) and 2 (plant and machinery operation) attached to planning approval 2018/10406/PA to allow opening on Saturday from 9:00am till 5:30pm
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - 102 Wensleydale Road Birmingham B42 1PL
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres, eaves height 2.86 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - 99 Dorrington Road Birmingham B42 1QR
Erection of 4 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 2.80 metres, eaves height 2.40 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - 103 Kingsdown Avenue Birmingham B42 1NE
Erection of 4.9 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 2.9 metres, eaves height 2.2 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-01-08
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A brief summary of Tower Hill in West Midlands
Tower Hill is a notable area within Great Barr, Birmingham, located on the western side of the A34 road, which connects Birmingham to Walsall. This region also spans the scenic Tame Valley Canal, making it an important consideration for planning applications related to transport and waterways in the area.
The Tower Hill area recorded 216 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tower Hill 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 Tower Hill
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Tower Hill. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Tower Hill.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Tower Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Tower Hill were outline applications (27), full planning applications (24), amendments (2).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 31 applications
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