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Planning in Weoley Castle

Approved
82%
88 of 104 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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Around Weoley Castle

Postcode districts

B29 169 applications in the last 12 monthsB17 125 applications in the last 12 monthsB32 72 applications in the last 12 monthsB31 89 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 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.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Weoley Castle 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.

The Weoley Castle area recorded 229 crimes in the most recent reporting period (February 2026). 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, 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Weoley Castle, 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, 112 planning applications were submitted near Weoley Castle. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (59), outline applications (26), discharge of conditions (6).

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 Weoley Castle?
In the last 24 months, 112 planning applications were submitted near Weoley Castle. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Weoley Castle?
The average planning decision time near Weoley Castle is 84 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 Weoley Castle?
The planning approval rate near Weoley Castle is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Weoley Castle?
The most common type of planning application near Weoley Castle is full planning applications, with 59 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Weoley Castle?
You can search and track planning applications near Weoley Castle on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.