Whitehouse Common, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitehouse Common, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Whitehouse Common are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whitehouse Common
Whitehouse Common is a residential area located in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England. Situated to the north of Falcon Lodge, it is distinguished by a main road that acts as a boundary between the two areas. This neighborhood features a blend of local amenities and green spaces, making it a relevant consideration for planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Sutton Coldfield
- LSOA: Birmingham 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitehouse Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitehouse Common.
- 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 Whitehouse Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Whitehouse Common.
- - 4 Withy Hill Road Birmingham B75 6HS
Erection of 4 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.5 metres, eaves height 2.5 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 4 Whitehouse Crescent Birmingham B75 6ER
Erection of single storey front extension and garage conversion to habitable space
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 24 Sadler Road Birmingham B75 6HX
Erection of single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Ivy Cottage Whitehouse Common Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 6EH
Application for a non material amendment to planning approval 2025/02438/PA to increase the glazing of 2.no windowsAmendment of 2.no windows to the rear elevation.
Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Ivy Cottage Whitehouse Common Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 6EH
Application to determine the details for condition numbers 3. (ecological/biodiversity/enhancement measures) and 5. (contamination remediation scheme) attached to planning application reference 2025/0
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 148 Whitehouse Common Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 6DP
Erection of two storey side and rear extensions, single storey rear extension, two storey and single storey front extensions, and alterations to the existing dwelling design.
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 135 Whitehouse Common Road Birmingham B75 6DT
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 2.75 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-22
View full details - - Land to the rear of 29-33 Withy Hill Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 6HS
Erection of a two storey detached dwelling house (Use Class C3) and single storey detached building forming garage and annex and associated parking, landscaping, EV charging point and amenity space
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 27 Vincent Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 6AN
Erection of single storey side and rear extension and new porch to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 56 Lindridge Road Sutton Trinity Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 6HJ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed hip to gable roof conversion and associated dormer window to rear and rooflight to front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Ivy Cottage Whitehouse Common Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 6EH
Erection of replacement dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Outside 3 Whitehouse Crescent Sutton Coldifeld B75 6ER
Telecomms licence application for the proposed installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - 170 Bedford Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 6AL
Application to determine the details of condition number/s 6 (External Materials) 7 (Hard & Soft Landscape Details) and 8 (Boundary Treatment Details) attached to planning approval 2023/05980/PA.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - Outside 47 Withy Hill Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 6HR
Telecoms Licence Application for the installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 3 Weeford Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 6LZ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed change of use to a childrens home.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 31 Barnard Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 6AP
Erection of single storey front and two storey side and rear extensions.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-11-30
View full details - - 176 Tamworth Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 6DL
Application to determine the details of condition number 4.(sample materials) attached to Planning Application 2022/03157/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-03-21
View full details - - 170 Bedford Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 6AL
Erection of two storey side and rear, and single-storey forward extensions with loft conversion, dormer window to rear and rooflights to front.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Whitehouse Common in West Midlands
Whitehouse Common is a residential area located in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England. Situated to the north of Falcon Lodge, it is distinguished by a main road that acts as a boundary between the two areas. This neighborhood features a blend of local amenities and green spaces, making it a relevant consideration for planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Whitehouse Common a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Whitehouse Common includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitehouse Common 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 Whitehouse Common
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Whitehouse Common. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 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 Whitehouse Common.
The average decision period of 76 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 Whitehouse Common were full planning applications (14), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.