Turves Green, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Turves Green, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Turves Green are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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 126C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Turves Green a particularly low-crime area.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Turves Green 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 Turves Green
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Turves Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Turves Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Turves Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Turves Green were full planning applications (10), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 45% 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.
Nearby Towns
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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.