How long do planning decisions take near Turves Green?

The average planning decision time near Turves Green is 81 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 Turves Green?

The planning approval rate near Turves Green is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Turves Green?

The most common type of planning application near Turves Green is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Turves Green?

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Turves Green, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Turves Green, West Midlands.

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About Turves Green

Turves Green is a locality in Birmingham, situated across the boundaries of West Heath and Northfield, with Longbridge adjacent to it. The area is traversed by a road also named Turves Green, making it a notable point for planning applications and developments in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Birmingham
Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Northfield
LSOA: Birmingham 113D

Crime Statistics

314 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 140
shoplifting: 46
criminal-damage-arson: 27
vehicle-crime: 20
anti-social-behaviour: 15
burglary: 15
other-theft: 15
other-crime: 12
public-order: 11
possession-of-weapons: 7
drugs: 4
robbery: 1
theft-from-the-person: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Turves Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Turves Green.

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 Turves Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Turves Green.

- 20 Staple Lodge Road Birmingham B31 3HG
Installation of ramped access to front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 37 South Road Birmingham B31 2QZ
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-28
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- 41 Hawkesley Drive Turves Green Birmingham B31 4EY
Installation of ramped access to front of property
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-06-21
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A brief summary of Turves Green in West Midlands

The Turves Green area recorded 314 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.

Turves Green has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Austin Village, Northfield Old Village. 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.

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Planning Activity in Turves Green

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Turves Green. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Turves Green.

The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Turves Green were full planning applications (11), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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