Search Watford Gap planning applications
16 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Watford Gap · updated daily · Birmingham City Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 31 Smarts Avenue Shenstone Woodend Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0PBRefusedErection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings, with associated parking (Sch1)Full ApplicationReceived 28 Oct 2026Decided 7 Oct 202626/01294/FUL
- 180 Hill Village Road, Birmingham, B75 5JGApprovedInstallation of footway crossing. Installation of additional floor, single storey front and rear extensions with loft conversion and dormer window to rearHouseholderReceived 5 Jun 2026Decided 5 Nov 20262026/03213/PA
- 121 Hill Village Road, Birmingham, B75 5HUApprovedErection of first floor front and single storey rear extensions and detached outbuilding to rear.HouseholderReceived 15 May 2026Decided 27 Aug 20262026/02675/PA
- 210 Hill Village Road, Birmingham, B75 5JNApprovedVariation of condition 1 (approved plans) attached to planning approval 2025/04843/PA for reduction in size of designVariation of ConditionReceived 13 May 2026Decided 17 Aug 20262026/02612/PA
- 12 Beech Close, Birmingham, B75 5GAApprovedErection of single storey side and rear extensionHouseholderReceived 6 May 2026Decided 1 Jul 20262026/02478/PA
Planning in Watford Gap
- Approved
- 86%
- 38 of 41 decided
- Decision time
- about 14 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Watford Gap in the last 24 months, from Birmingham City Council's planning register.
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Around Watford Gap
Postcode districts
B75 93 applications in the last 12 monthsB74 167 applications in the last 12 monthsWS14 141 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Birmingham City Council
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About Watford Gap
Watford Gap, located in the English Midlands near Daventry and the village of Watford in Northamptonshire, is a strategic low-lying area flanked by hills. Historically significant since Roman times, it serves as a vital transport corridor, with the A5 road, West Coast Main Line railway, M1 motorway, and a branch of the Grand Union Canal all running parallel within a 400-metre-wide space. This area is often regarded as the dividing line between Northern and Southern England, making it a key consideration for planning applications in transportation and infrastructure development.
Property prices in Watford Gap 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 Watford Gap 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 Watford Gap a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Watford Gap has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Watford Gap 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 Watford Gap, 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, 46 planning applications were submitted near Watford Gap. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (27), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (5).