Woodcock Hill, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodcock Hill, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodcock Hill are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woodcock Hill
Woodcock Hill is a residential area located in the West Midlands, within the city of Birmingham. It forms part of the broader urban landscape of Birmingham, which is known for its diverse community and extensive planning opportunities. Those researching planning applications in Woodcock Hill will find a mix of residential and commercial developments, reflecting the area's growth and integration within the larger metropolitan framework.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Edgbaston
- LSOA: Birmingham 106C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodcock Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodcock Hill.
- 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 Woodcock Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
43 planning applications found near Woodcock Hill.
- - Land off Corwen Croft Behind 307-309 Genner Lane Birmingham B31 1EL
Application to determine the details for condition number (3-No fixed plant, machinery or air source heat pump shall be installed until a noise assessment has been submitted 4- Prior to commencement o
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 322 Green Meadow Road Birmingham B29 4EE
Erection of single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable space
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 192 Shenley Lane Birmingham B29 4HQ
Installation of lift to front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 222 Gregory Avenue Birmingham B29 5DR
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to 3no. one-bed self contained flats (Use Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 4 Homedene Road Northfield Birmingham B31 1EW
Change of use from a residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a children's home (Use Class C2) for a maximum of two children
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Land off Corwen Croft Behind 307-309 Genner Lane Birmingham B31 1EL
Erection of affordable bungalow dwelling (C3) and associated landscaping
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 16 Cromwell Lane Birmingham B31 1AB
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 2.5 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 9 Far Wood Road Northfield Birmingham B31 1BS
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 8 Hillwood Road Bartley Green Birmingham B31 1DJ
Erection of 6no. dwellinghouses, parking and associated external works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Outside 55 Peach Ley Road Weoley Castle Birmingham B29 4ER
Telecoms License Advisory for the installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - OS 1 Bentley Grove Priory B29 5LR Grid Reference: X: 401958 Y:281889
Telecoms License Advisory for the installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-01-06
View full details - - 6 Ackleton Grove Weoley Castle Birmingham B29 5LN
Change of use from residential house (Use Class C3) to childrens home (Use Class C2)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-10-10
View full details - - 49 Somerford Road Birmingham B29 5NA
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-08-17
View full details - - Side of 49 Moors Lane Bartley Green Birmingham B31 1DG
Telecoms License Advisory for the installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - Rear of 64-66 Cromwell Lane Bartley Green Birmingham B31 1AS
Telecoms License Advisory for the installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - Outside 319 Genners Lane Bartley Green Birmingham B31 1EL
Telecoms License Advisory for the installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - Outside 41 Cromwell Lane Bartley Green Birmingham B31 1AB
Telecoms License Advisory for the installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - Opposite 105 Shenley Lane Weoley Castle Birmingham B29 5LX
Telecoms License Advisory for the installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - Outside 22 Somerford Road Birmingham B29 5LX
Telecoms License Advisory for the installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - Outside 68 Marston Road Birmingham B29 5LT
Telecoms License Advisory for the installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-05-15
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A brief summary of Woodcock Hill in West Midlands
Woodcock Hill is a residential area located in the West Midlands, within the city of Birmingham. It forms part of the broader urban landscape of Birmingham, which is known for its diverse community and extensive planning opportunities. Those researching planning applications in Woodcock Hill will find a mix of residential and commercial developments, reflecting the area's growth and integration within the larger metropolitan framework.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woodcock Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Woodcock Hill includes 5 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, Woodcock Hill 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 Woodcock Hill
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Woodcock Hill. Of these, 61% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 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 Woodcock Hill.
With an average of 97 days, decisions near Woodcock Hill take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Woodcock Hill were full planning applications (31), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 50 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 14 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 29 applications
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