How long do planning decisions take near Walker's Heath?

The average planning decision time near Walker's Heath is 52 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 Walker's Heath?

The planning approval rate near Walker's Heath is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Walker's Heath?

The most common type of planning application near Walker's Heath is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Walker's Heath?

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Walker's Heath, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Walker's Heath, West Midlands.

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About Walker's Heath

Walker’s Heath is a small area positioned on the southern edge of Birmingham, England, bordering the Bromsgrove District of Worcestershire. Situated directly to the south-east of the Kings Norton suburb, this locality may be of interest for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Birmingham
Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Northfield
LSOA: Birmingham 128E

Crime Statistics

146 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 74
criminal-damage-arson: 18
vehicle-crime: 16
shoplifting: 9
public-order: 8
anti-social-behaviour: 7
burglary: 6
other-theft: 4
robbery: 2
drugs: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Walker's Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walker's Heath.

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 Walker's Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Walker's Heath.

- 67 Masshouse Lane Birmingham B38 9AH
Erection of single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-04-02
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- 108 Wharf Road Birmingham Kings Norton B30 3LP
Removal of condition 22 (Section 278/TRO Agreement) attached to application Ref: 2018/07036/PA
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-04
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- 23 Holly Dell Walkers Heath Birmingham West Midlands B38 0AG
Estimated 80-100 year old oak tree (TPO16/2006) located at rear of the above property. The work requested is to reduce the tree's canopy back to levels of previous reduction carried out in early 2018
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-09-16
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- 115 Old Oak Road Birmingham B38 9AL
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-05-28
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- Unit 3 Ardath Road Kings Norton Birmingham B38
Demolition of existing commercial unit and construction of 6no. semi-detached dwellings (Use Class C3) with associated access, parking and landscaping
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-02-26
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- Navigation Inn 1 Wharf Road Kings Norton Birmingham B30 3LS
Application for variation of condition No.5 attached to planning approval 2019/08715/PA to extend the opening hours from 07:30hrs to 12:00hrs (midnight) Monday to Thursday, 07:30hrs to 01:30hrs on Fri
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Walker's Heath in West Midlands

The Walker's Heath area recorded 146 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.

Walker's Heath has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kings Norton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Walker's Heath

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Walker's Heath. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Walker's Heath maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Walker's Heath were full planning applications (13), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.

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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