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Planning in Walker's Heath

Approved
96%
24 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Walker's Heath in the last 24 months, from Birmingham City Council's planning register.

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Around Walker's Heath

Postcode districts

B38 38 applications in the last 12 monthsB30 70 applications in the last 12 monthsB14 63 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Birmingham City Council

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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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Walker's Heath a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Walker's Heath 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Walker's Heath, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Walker's Heath. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Walker's Heath?
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Walker's Heath. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Walker's Heath?
The average planning decision time near Walker's Heath is 79 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 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Walker's Heath?
You can search and track planning applications near Walker's Heath on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.