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Birmingham planning applications

22,154 applications. 85% approved. 70 days to decide.

As of November 2026, PlanIndex holds 22,154 planning applications from Birmingham. 4,603 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 85% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

Birmingham: 4,476 applications received in the last year, 4,603 decisions published.

4,603
Decided 12 months to November 2026
4,476
New applications 12 months to November 2026
1,246
Awaiting decision

Birmingham takes a median of 74 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

Newest first · page 1 of 444

  • 2026/06212/PA Awaiting decision

    137 Hodge Hill Road, Birmingham, B34 6DY

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.8 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres

    Submitted 8 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/06224/PA Awaiting decision

    29 The Grove, Birmingham, B31 3JX

    Erection of 4 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.8 metres, eaves height 2.65 metres

    Submitted 8 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/06186/PA Awaiting decision

    26 Scholars Close, Birmingham, B21 0UB

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.8 metres, eaves height 2.9 metres

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/06159/PA Awaiting decision

    12 Storrs Close, Birmingham, B9 5AT

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/06160/PA Awaiting decision

    62 Leominster Road, Birmingham, B11 3BJ

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/06137/PA Awaiting decision

    9 Bramley Road, Birmingham, B27 6TR

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/06158/PA Awaiting decision

    113 Ermington Crescent, Birmingham, B36 8AS

    Erection of 5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/06114/PA Awaiting decision

    55 Fifth Floor,Colmore Row,Birmingham,B3 2AA

    Application to determine details for condition number 1 (method statement for repair works) attached to listed building consent 2026/01036/PA

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 2026/06123/PA Awaiting decision

    22 Frederick Road,Selly Oak,Birmingham,B29 6PB

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres

    Submitted 4 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/06115/PA Awaiting decision

    55 Fifth Floor,Colmore Row,Birmingham,B3 2AA

    Application to determine details for condition number 2 (stone and mortar details) attached to listed building consent 2026/01036/PA.

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 2026/06111/PA Awaiting decision

    251 Dawlish Road, Birmingham, B29 7AS

    Erection of 4.63 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/06108/PA Awaiting decision

    178 Dyas Avenue, Birmingham, B42 1HG

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.4 metres, eaves height 2.7 metres

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/06110/PA Awaiting decision

    251 Dawlish Road, Birmingham, B29 7AS

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/06102/PA Awaiting decision

    185 Cranes Park Road, Birmingham, B26 3SP

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 2.5 metres

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/06048/PA Awaiting decision

    Land bound by Moat Lane and Bradford Street, Rea Street, Pershore Street and Edgbaston Street Birmingham B5 5BD

    Discharge of condition 26 (demolition method statement) attached to planning approval 2022/09643/PA

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Reserved matters
  • 2026/06047/PA Awaiting decision

    Land bound by Moat Lane and Bradford Street, Rea Street, Pershore Street and Edgbaston Street Birmingham B5 5BD

    Discharge of condition 23 (contamination remediation strategy) attached to planning approval 2022/09643/PA

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Reserved matters
  • 2026/06049/PA Awaiting decision

    Land bound by Moat Lane and Bradford Street, Rea Street, Pershore Street and Edgbaston Street Birmingham B5 5BD

    Discharge of condition 27 (demolition and construction ecological management plan) attached to planning approval 2022/09643/PA

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Reserved matters
  • 2026/06225/PA Awaiting decision

    24 Markford Walk, Birmingham, B19 2HD

    Erection of 5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 2.7 metres

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/06061/PA Awaiting decision

    26 Vicarage Road,Stechford And Yardley North,Birmingham,B33 8PH

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.8 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/06023/PA Awaiting decision

    523 Barrows Lane,Sheldon,Birmingham,B26 3BG

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/06025/PA Awaiting decision

    Midpoint Park 5000 Midpoint Park Kingsbury Road Sutton ColdfieldSutton Coldfield Birmingham B76 1AF

    Application to determine the details for conditions 7 (scheme for ecological/biodiversity/enhancement measures), 9 (hard and soft landscape details), 11 (habitat management and monitoring plan), deemed Biodiversity Gain Plan condition 13 (green/brown roofs), 14 (contamination remediation scheme), 20 (building and site levels), 21(earthwork details), 22 (sustainable drainage details) and 23 (sustainable drainage operation and management plan) attached to planning permission 2025/06539/PA

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 2026/06034/PA Awaiting decision

    Prince Albert High School, 115 Holford Drive, Birmingham, B42 2TU

    Application to determine the details for condition no 3 (contamination remediation scheme) attached to planning permission 2026/00795/PA

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 2026/06021/PA Awaiting decision

    Aston Villa Football Club,Trinity Road,Aston,Birmingham,B6 6HE

    Erection of two-storey structure to be used as a hospitality zone for a period of 1.5 years, partial demolition of wall and creation of new entrance and all other associated works

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/06020/PA Awaiting decision

    86 Cole Valley Road, Birmingham, B28 0DF

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3 metres

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/05998/PA Awaiting decision

    43 Pendragon Road, Birmingham, B42 1RN

    Erection of 4 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres

    Submitted 26 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/06046/PA Awaiting decision

    2 Melbourne Avenue, Birmingham, B19 2HY

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/05984/PA Awaiting decision

    64 Oakhill Crescent, Birmingham, B27 7LS

    Erection of 5.7 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3 metres

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/05986/PA Awaiting decision

    604 Chester Road, Birmingham, B73 5HJ

    Erection of 5.3 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.5 metres, eaves height 3 metres

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/05987/PA Awaiting decision

    31 Gerardsfield Road, Birmingham, B33 0BA

    Erection of 4.6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3 metres

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/05961/PA Awaiting decision

    11 Gideon Close, Birmingham, B25 8LG

    Test Application to test Constraints

    Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 2026/05982/PA Awaiting decision

    15 Harbury Close, Birmingham, B76 1YF

    Erection of 4 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.7 metres, eaves height 2.6 metres

    Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/05963/PA Awaiting decision

    32 Masham Close, Birmingham, B33 8DY

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3 metres

    Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/06003/PA Awaiting decision

    18 Penley Grove, Birmingham, B8 2BJ

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres

    Submitted 23 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/05920/PA Granted

    Aston Villa Football Club Trinity Road Aston Birmingham B6 6HE

    Advertisement consent for display of 2no internally illuminated signs on the northern facade

    Submitted 23 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 2026/05941/PA Awaiting decision

    18 Vibart Road, Birmingham, B26 2AD

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres

    Submitted 23 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/05851/PA Awaiting decision

    304 Tiverton Road, Birmingham, B29 6BY

    Erection of single storey rear extensions and dormer window to front

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 2026/05926/PA Awaiting decision

    544 Green Lane, Birmingham, B9 5QQ

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 2.4 metres

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/05925/PA Awaiting decision

    79 Bosworth Road, Birmingham, B26 1EY

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/05856/PA Awaiting decision

    Unit 2 Exchange Square Birmingham B4 7LR

    Display of 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign, 1no. internally illuminated projecting sign and window vinyls.

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 2026/05886/PA Awaiting decision

    2 One Stop Shopping Centre, Units 1 and 36 Walsall Road Perry Barr Birmingham B42 1AB

    Installation of roof plant together with new plant platform and walkaway

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/05924/PA Awaiting decision

    16 Birdbrook Road, Birmingham, B44 8RB

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extensions. Maximum height 3.27 metres, eaves height 2.95 metres

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/05900/PA Awaiting decision

    550 Bromford Lane, Birmingham, B8 2DU

    Erection of 4 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/05840/PA Awaiting decision

    Midpoint Park, Kingsbury Road, Birmingham, B76 1AF

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 2025/06539/PA to allow for amendments to approved plans in order to retain an existing electricity sub-station

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 2026/00101/PA Awaiting decision

    Selecta Systems Limited Selecta House Selecta Avenue Kingstanding Birmingham B44 9EH

    Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness of existing development for an existing shed, garage, stores, office, roof extension and two banks of silos (one bank of 3no silos and one bank of 5no silos).

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 2026/05879/PA Awaiting decision

    194 Meadway, Birmingham, B33 8NA

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 2.5 metres

    Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • PA2026/00001/NEW Awaiting decision

    11 Gideon Close, Birmingham, B25 8LG

    This is a test application to test the upgrade from M3 to ASSURE. No development is due to take place

    Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • PA2026/00007/NEW Awaiting decision

    26 Spinney Close, Birmingham, B31 2JG

    Rear extension and new windows - test application

    Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 2026/05839/PA Awaiting decision

    8 Fast Pits Road, Birmingham, B25 8NY

    Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/05820/PA Awaiting decision

    Prince Albert High School, 115 Holford Drive, Birmingham, B42 2TU

    Application to determine the details of condition 12 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) attached to planning permission 2026/00795/PA

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 2026/05814/PA Awaiting decision

    Highbury Hall 4 Yew Tree Road Moseley And Kings Heath Birmingham B13 8QG

    Application to determine the details of conditions number 10 (Implementation Method Statement), 16 (Hard/soft landscaping details), 17 (Hard surfacing materials) and 18 (Earthworks details) attached to planning permission 2026/00645/PA

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026 Conditions

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Recent decisions

Data to November 2026

  • 2026/01453/PA Awaiting decision

    95 Oakfield Road Sparkbrook Birmingham B12 9PY

    Change of use of ground floor from office (Use Class E) to form an additional self-contained flat (Use Class C3) with associated bins and bicycle storage

    Decided 6 Nov 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/01280/PA Awaiting decision

    Canalside House Rotton Park Street Ladywood Birmingham B16 0AB

    Full planning application for site enabling works and erection of temporary structures (including a compost toilet and polytunnel) and change of use of part of the former refuse transfer station, Rotton Park Street including comprehensive retrofitting to enable the delivery of flexible commercial, business and services (Use Class E), community, education and non-residential institution uses (Use Class F1 and F2), and/or theatre and conference / meeting space (Sui Generis) under Part 3, Class V of the Townand Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Order) 2015 (as amended), as well as public realm and landscaping, servicing and access arrangements associated with the new function of the buildings.

    Decided 4 Nov 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/01553/PA Awaiting decision

    Land to the rear of 25 -59 Taysfield Road Birmingham B31 1JT

    Erection of 2no. affordable dwellings with disabled access, associated landscape and associated works

    Decided 29 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/01575/PA Awaiting decision

    38 Harcourt Drive, Birmingham, B74 4LJ

    Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to Children's care home (Use Class C2) and alterations to existing rear conservatory

    Decided 29 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/00992/PA Awaiting decision

    220 Churchill Road Bordesley Green Birmingham B9 5NU

    Erection of new bay window with new features to the front, new dormer window to rear and rendering.

    Decided 26 Oct 2026 Householder
  • 2026/01481/PA Awaiting decision

    Unit 1 Hockley Industrial Estate Pitsford Street Birmingham B18 6PT

    Change of use of existing unit to flexible uses within Use Classes E(g)(iii) and/or Class B2 and/or Class B8.

    Decided 26 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/01810/PA Awaiting decision

    Units 19-46 Imex Business Park Flaxley Road Birmingham B33 9AL

    Partial demolition of existing building and refurbishment of remaining building, for flexible Use Class E(g)(iii) / B2 and/or B8, including trade counter use, alongside associated works

    Decided 23 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/02164/PA Awaiting decision

    footpath outside 941 943 Walsall Road Great Barr Birmingham B42 1TN

    Display of 2no. internally illuminated digital advertisement panels on BT street hub unit

    Decided 23 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • 2026/02135/PA Awaiting decision

    footpath outside 941 943 Walsall Road Great Barr Birmingham B42 1TN

    Installation of 1no. BT street hub unit

    Decided 23 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/01530/PA Awaiting decision

    449 Church Road Stechford Birmingham B33 8NY

    Listed building consent for the installation of replacement windows to side

    Decided 23 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

The full record

Decisions between 2017 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 20,203 decisions from Birmingham between 2017 and 2026, part of 22,154 applications on record. Over that period 84% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 15,670 granted against 2,943 refused. The busiest single year was 2024, with 5,385 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • 2016/09731/PA Granted

    49 Oldknow Road Small Heath Birmingham B10 0JB

    Erection of single storey rear extension

    Decided 4 Jan 2017 Householder
  • 2016/10381/PA Granted

    48 Harvest Close Birmingham B30 3AF

    Erection of single storey rear extension

    Decided 17 Jan 2017 Householder
  • 2016/09869/PA Granted

    2 Gainford Road Birmingham B44 0PW

    Erection of two storey side extension and single storey side & rear extensions

    Decided 20 Jan 2017 Householder
  • 2016/09945/PA Granted

    574 Tyburn Road Erdington Birmingham B24 9RS

    Erection of single storey side and rear extension

    Decided 20 Jan 2017 Householder
  • 2016/10153/PA Granted

    155 Alderson Road Saltley Birmingham B8 3DX

    Erection of two storey and single storey side extension

    Decided 23 Jan 2017 Householder
  • 2016/10023/PA Granted

    15 Barlow Close Frankley Birmingham B45 0LW

    Erection of single storey rear extension and installation of step lift to front

    Decided 25 Jan 2017 Householder
  • 2016/10417/PA Granted

    81 Blakeland Road Kingstanding Birmingham B44 8AT

    Erection of single storey rear extension and erection of new detached garage to rear

    Decided 1 Feb 2017 Householder
  • 2016/10616/PA Granted

    2 Lisson Grove Great Barr Birmingham B44 9QT

    Retention of single storey side extension

    Decided 2 Feb 2017 Householder
  • 2017/00017/PA Granted

    7 Linford Grove Yardley Birmingham B25 8SY

    Erection of single storey forward extension

    Decided 3 Feb 2017 Householder
  • 2016/10394/PA Refused

    327 The Ridgeway Erdington Birmingham B23 7TB

    Erection of single storey rear extension, forward porch extension and detached outbuilding to rear

    Decided 3 Feb 2017 Householder

Decision speed

12 months to November 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 1,832 40%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 1,103 24%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 1,668 36%

Planning agents in Birmingham

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. Architecture & Interior Design Ltd 86% granted overall 54
  2. Arcon Architects 90% granted overall 32
  3. PUUC Architecture Ltd 76% granted overall 30
  4. Alps Architectural Services 86% granted overall 27
  5. Causeway Telecoms Planning 76% granted overall 26
  6. Spector Design Ltd 90% granted overall 24
  7. Anjum Design Ltd 84% granted overall 23
  8. Star Planning and Development 79% granted overall 19

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Birmingham decide?

In the 12 months to November 2026, Birmingham decided 4603 planning applications. 85% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Birmingham?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 70 days over the 12 months to November 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Birmingham decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 4603 decisions in the 12 months to November 2026 where both dates are published, 40% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 64% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Birmingham decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 20203 decisions from Birmingham between 2017 and 2026, out of 22,154 applications on record. Across that whole period 84% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Birmingham?

April 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to November 2026, with 506 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Birmingham's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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Birmingham: 22,154 planning applications on record as of November 2026. Trailing 12 months: 4,603 decided, 85% approved, median 70 days to a decision. 4,476 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2017 and 2026: 20,203 in total, 84% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.

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