How long do planning decisions take near Witton?

The average planning decision time near Witton is 37 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 Witton?

The planning approval rate near Witton is 62%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Witton?

The most common type of planning application near Witton is outline applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Witton?

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Witton, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Witton, West Midlands.

West Midlands · England · settlement

Planning applications in Witton are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Witton

Witton is an inner-city area in Birmingham, West Midlands, historically part of the ancient parish of Aston in Warwickshire. It is notable for being the location of Aston Villa Football Club, with its stadium, Villa Park, serving as a key landmark in the area. This vibrant community may present various planning opportunities and developments, making it a focal point for research into local planning applications.

District: Birmingham

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Area Information

Admin district: Birmingham
Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Erdington
LSOA: Birmingham 030C

Crime Statistics

410 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 188
drugs: 39
criminal-damage-arson: 34
public-order: 30
vehicle-crime: 26
other-theft: 21
burglary: 17
shoplifting: 17
other-crime: 12
possession-of-weapons: 8
robbery: 8
anti-social-behaviour: 6
theft-from-the-person: 3
bicycle-theft: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Witton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Witton.

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 Witton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Witton.

- 89 North Park Road Birmingham B23 7YU
Erection of single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable room
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-04-07
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- 5 Lindridge Road Erdington Birmingham B23 7HU
Installation of dormer window to rear with alterations to roof
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-10
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- Adjacent 18 Moor Lane Aston Birmingham B6 7AE
Non-material amendment to planning approval 2023/03101/PA to allow for amendment to first floor layout including removal of the window and addition of a roof light to a meeting room,minor fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-09
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- 5 Lindridge Road Birmingham B23 7HU
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.8 metres, eaves height 2.6 metres
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-09
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- 31 Teal Drive Birmingham B23 7YA
Erection of single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-28
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- Adjacent 18 Moor Lane Birmingham B6 7AE
Sent for signing in 1711 chaser sent 09/12 to APM mailbox. CONSTRUCTION OF TWO STOREY COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH OFFICE SPACE AND GROUND FLOOR STORAGE SPACE.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-03
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- 9 Yerbury Grove Birmingham B23 7TR
Erection of 5.5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-30
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- 67 Brookvale Park Road Birmingham B23 7TN
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-03
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- Holford Industrial Park, Unit 8 Holford Way Birmingham B6 7AX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed erection of a Yard Shelter to be used as a Pallet Store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-08-06
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- 51 Wyrley Road Witton Birmingham B6 7BS
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Witton in West Midlands

The Witton area recorded 410 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.

Witton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Aston Hall and Church. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

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Planning Activity in Witton

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Witton. Of these, 62% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 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 Witton.

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Witton were outline applications (12), full planning applications (9), amendments (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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