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Planning in Walmley

Approved
81%
57 of 66 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

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

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Around Walmley

Postcode districts

B76 98 applications in the last 12 monthsB72 34 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 Walmley

Walmley is a suburban village located in the civil parish of Sutton Coldfield, within the City of Birmingham's northeastern outskirts. Nestled close to Minworth and Erdington, it serves as the focal point of the Sutton New Hall Birmingham City Council ward, approximately 7 miles from Birmingham City Centre. This area is significant for planning applications, given its integration with surrounding communities and its strategic position within the Sutton Walmley and Minworth electoral ward.

Property prices in Walmley show an average sale price of £401,880, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Walmley area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Walmley has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Walmley 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Walmley, 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, 72 planning applications were submitted near Walmley. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 99 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (40), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (3).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Walmley?
In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Walmley. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Walmley?
The average planning decision time near Walmley is 99 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 Walmley?
The planning approval rate near Walmley is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Walmley?
The most common type of planning application near Walmley is full planning applications, with 40 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Walmley?
You can search and track planning applications near Walmley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.