Ward End, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ward End, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Ward End
Ward End is a vibrant area in Birmingham, England, situated between Saltley, Hodge Hill, and Stechford. It features Ward End Park, a historic public park that has served the community for over a century, making it a key location for potential planning applications and development projects in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
- LSOA: Birmingham 055D
Crime Statistics
421 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 207
- vehicle-crime: 41
- criminal-damage-arson: 38
- shoplifting: 25
- burglary: 20
- other-theft: 19
- public-order: 16
- possession-of-weapons: 13
- anti-social-behaviour: 11
- drugs: 10
- other-crime: 10
- robbery: 8
- theft-from-the-person: 3
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ward End.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ward End.
- 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 Ward End based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
416 planning applications found near Ward End.
- - Opposite 237-239 St Margarets Road Washwood Heath Birmingham B8 2DY
Application for a prior notification for the installation of 20m high telecommunications mast with associated antennas, transmission dishes, equipment cabinets and ancillary development works
Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 40 Morris Road Birmingham B8 2EG
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 mtetres, eaves height 2.7 metres
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 47 Monk Road Birmingham B8 2TR
Erection of single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 10 Ward End Hall Grove Birmingham B8 2DN
Erection of 4.9 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 10 Penley Grove Birmingham B8 2BJ
Erection of single storey front extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 10 Penley Grove Birmingham B8 2BJ
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-25
View full details - - 2A Woodwells Road Hodge Hill Birmingham B8 2TH
Application for a lawful development certificate for the proposed change of use to a private hire taxi office
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 71 Monk Road Birmingham B8 2TP
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 2.5 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-11
View full details - - 720 Washwood Heath Road Birmingham B8 2JD
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed private hire operator from home (incidental to the main house)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - Thornton Junior School Thornton Road Birmingham B8 2LQ
Notification for Prior Approval for the installation of roof mounted Solar PV solar panels
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 735 Washwood Heath Road Ward End Birmingham B8 2JY
Change of use from retail shop (Use Class E ) and flat (Use Class C3) to 7-bed HMO (Sui-Generis) and erection of single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 166 Northleigh Road Birmingham B8 2QJ
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-04
View full details - - 42 Bamville Road Birmingham B8 2TL
Erection of single storey rear and two storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 89 St Agathas Road Birmingham B8 2TT
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 17 Findon Road Ward End Birmingham B8 2BN
Erection of two storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - 65 St Agathas Road Birmingham B8 2TT
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 603 Ground Floor Washwood Heath Road Ward End Birmingham B8 2HB
Part change of use to 1-bed apartment and external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - 796 Washwood Heath Road Ward End Birmingham B8 2JL
Erection of single storey side extension to form a garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - 28 Morris Road Saltley Birmingham B8 2EG
Erection of single storey front extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 75 Wardend Road Birmingham B8 2QX
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-04-21
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A brief summary of Ward End in West Midlands
Ward End is a vibrant area in Birmingham, England, situated between Saltley, Hodge Hill, and Stechford. It features Ward End Park, a historic public park that has served the community for over a century, making it a key location for potential planning applications and development projects in the region.
The Ward End area recorded 421 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ward End 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 Ward End
In the last 24 months, 144 planning applications were submitted near Ward End. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ward End.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Ward End slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ward End were outline applications (67), full planning applications (57), telecoms (15).
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 62 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 64 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.