Yardley Wood, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Yardley Wood, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Yardley Wood
Yardley Wood is a residential area in Birmingham, located in the easternmost part of the B14 postcode district. It spans across the wards of Billesley and Highter's Heath, positioning it in the southern section of the city. This locality may be of interest for those researching planning applications due to its diverse community and strategic location within Birmingham.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley
- LSOA: Birmingham 108B
Crime Statistics
246 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 95
- shoplifting: 30
- vehicle-crime: 28
- criminal-damage-arson: 24
- burglary: 18
- other-theft: 9
- robbery: 9
- anti-social-behaviour: 7
- possession-of-weapons: 7
- public-order: 7
- other-crime: 7
- drugs: 5
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Yardley Wood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Yardley Wood.
- 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 Yardley Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Yardley Wood.
- - Land Opposite 122 Robin Hood Lane Hall Green Birmingham B28 0JX
Application for a prior notification for the installation of 20.2m high telecommunications mast with associated antennas, transmission dishes, equipment cabinets and ancillary development works
Type: Telecoms | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 20 Primrose Croft Birmingham B28 0JR
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 2.5 metres
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 219 Robin Hood Lane Birmingham B28 0DH
Erection of two storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 62 Smirrells Road Birmingham B28 0LB
Erection of single storey rear extension. Garage conversion to habitable room and increase in roof height. Loft conversion with dormer window to rear and roof lights to front
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 42 Egginton Road Birmingham B28 0LZ
Application for variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning approval 2025/02543/PA for alterations to ground floor elevations and floor plans
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 271 Highfield Road Birmingham B28 0BU
Erection of first floor rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 240 Highfield Road Birmingham B28 0DW
Erection of single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 1421 Stratford Road Birmingham B28 9HS
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 2.7 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 18 Eggington Road Birmingham B28 0LZ
Erection of single storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 27 Primrose Croft Birmingham B28 0JP
Erection of two storey side, single storey rear and single storey front extensions and dormer window to rear elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 27 Primrose Croft Birmingham B28 0JP
Erection of 5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.3 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 219 Robin Hood Lane Birmingham B28 0DH
Erection of two storey and single storey rear extensions
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 82 Webb Lane Birmingham B28 0EE
Retention of a single-storey forward extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 240 Highfield Road Birmingham B28 0DW
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: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 1421 Stratford Road Hall Green Birmingham B28 9HS
Erection of two storey side and rear and single storey side and rear extensions.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 1421 Stratford Road Hall Green Birmingham B28 9HS
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed flat roof dormer to the rear and hip to gable addition to the side
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 18 Webb Lane Birmingham B28 0EA
Erection of single storey rear extension and alterations to front elevation and bay windows with wo storey entrance to front.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 18 Webb Lane Birmingham B28 0EA
Erection of single storey front and first floor rear extension and increase in height to a previous single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 20 Pipers Green Birmingham B28 0NU
Erection of two storey side and single storey front extensions with porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 16 Egginton Road Hall Green Birmingham B28 0LZ
Erection of first floor side extension with garage conversion to habitable room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-07-16
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A brief summary of Yardley Wood in West Midlands
Yardley Wood is a residential area in Birmingham, located in the easternmost part of the B14 postcode district. It spans across the wards of Billesley and Highter's Heath, positioning it in the southern section of the city. This locality may be of interest for those researching planning applications due to its diverse community and strategic location within Birmingham.
The Yardley Wood area recorded 246 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.
Yardley Wood has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: School Road, No data available for publication by HE. 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, Yardley Wood 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 Yardley Wood
In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Yardley Wood. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 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 Yardley Wood.
The average decision period of 74 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 Yardley Wood were full planning applications (44), outline applications (20), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 38 applications
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