Weoley Castle, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Weoley Castle, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Weoley Castle
Weoley Castle is a residential suburb located in south-west Birmingham, England. It falls within the Weoley local authority electoral ward and the Northfield council constituency. The area is surrounded by Selly Oak to the east, Harborne to the north, Bartley Green to the west, and Weoley Hill and Shenley Fields to the south, making it a well-connected district for potential planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Selly Oak
- LSOA: Birmingham 100A
Crime Statistics
229 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 92
- vehicle-crime: 35
- burglary: 18
- criminal-damage-arson: 17
- public-order: 15
- shoplifting: 14
- other-theft: 10
- possession-of-weapons: 7
- robbery: 6
- other-crime: 6
- anti-social-behaviour: 5
- bicycle-theft: 2
- drugs: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Weoley Castle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Weoley Castle.
- 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 Weoley Castle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Weoley Castle.
- - Land off Somerford Road Weoley Castle Birmingham B29 5LB
Application to determine the details for condition numbers 5 (Demolition Method Statement) and 6 (Construction Method Statement) attached to allowed appeal APP/P4605/W/22/3312178 (LPA Ref: 2021/10774/
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 214 Weoley Park Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 5HD
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey side extension.
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 98 Barcheston Road Birmingham B29 5HJ
Installation of lift to front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 364 Alwold Road Birmingham B29 5TW
Erection of 5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 2.4 metres, eaves height 2.4 metres
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 186 Castle Road Birmingham B29 5HY
Erection of 5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-05-31
View full details - - 364 Alwold Road Weoley Birmingham B29 5TW
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 2.4 metres. Eaves height 2.4 metres.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-03-24
View full details - - 364 Alwold Road Weoley Castle Birmingham B29 5TW
Application for a lawful development certificate for the proposed loft conversion with hip to gable roof extension, dormer window to rear and roof lights to front
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - 72 Bottetourt Road Weoley Castle Birmingham B29 5TB
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as a small HMO (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-12-13
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A brief summary of Weoley Castle in West Midlands
Weoley Castle is a residential suburb located in south-west Birmingham, England. It falls within the Weoley local authority electoral ward and the Northfield council constituency. The area is surrounded by Selly Oak to the east, Harborne to the north, Bartley Green to the west, and Weoley Hill and Shenley Fields to the south, making it a well-connected district for potential planning applications.
The Weoley Castle area recorded 229 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.
Weoley Castle has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Greenfield Road, Harborne Old Village. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Weoley Castle 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 Weoley Castle
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Weoley Castle. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Weoley Castle.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Weoley Castle were full planning applications (12), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.