196 Farren Road Northfield Birmingham B31 5HN

1. 11 May 2026

   Received by Birmingham

2. 22 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 16 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: SECTION 191 / 192 PERMISSION NOT REQUIRED (CERTIFICATE ISSUED)

4. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Birmingham granted permission on 16 July 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Land at Tessall Lane Opposite No.308 Frankley Birmingham B31 5EN

  2024/06560/PA Submitted 11 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Application for a prior notification for the installation of 17.5m high telecommunications mast with associated 6no. antennas, 2no. transmission dishes, 2no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development works

  Refused Telecoms 35 docs

• Main House Hillis Lodge 201 Hollymoor Way Birmingham B31 5HE

  2026/01263/PA Submitted 10 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Application to determine the details for condition number (3- Submission of a scheme for ecological/biodiversity/enhancement measures 4-Landscape and ecological management plan (LEMP)) attached to reference number 2024/08032/PA

  Refused Conditions 6 docs

• 167 Farren Road, Birmingham, B31 5HL

  2026/03530/PA Submitted 25 Jun 2026 150 yards away

  Erection of 4 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.6 metres, eaves height 3 metres

  Granted Prior approval Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 346 Tessall Lane Longbridge Birmingham B31 5EN

  2024/00579/PA Submitted 30 Jan 2024 150 yards away

  Erection of single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 245 Tessall Lane Longbridge Birmingham B31 5EQ

  2022/08854/PA Submitted 30 Nov 2022 200 yards away

  Erection of porch to front.

  Granted Householder Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Ross House and the Former Sheldon Unit Sheldon Drive Northfield Birmingham B31 5EJ

  2022/09515/PA Submitted 22 Dec 2022 200 yards away

  Application to determine the details of condition numbers 6. (construction method statement/management plan) 7. (contamination remediation scheme) 12. (sustainable drainage assessment and sustainable drainage operation and maintenance plan) 17. (hard surfacing materials) and 20. (package of sustainability measures) attached to planning application 2020/10174/PA

  Granted Conditions 20 docs

• 2026/01608/PA Awaiting decision

  24 Dawlish Road, Birmingham, B29 7AE

  Application for a lawful development certificate for an existing use as 6-bed HMO (Use Class C4)

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/01609/PA Awaiting decision

  26 Dawlish Road, Birmingham, B29 7AE

  Application for a lawful development certificate for an existing use as 6-bed HMO (Use Class C4)

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/01680/PA Awaiting decision

  127 Gillott Road Ladywood Birmingham B16 0ET

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use as a large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis) in excess of 10 years

  Received 30 Mar, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/02492/PA Refused

  836 Walsall Road Perry Barr Birmingham B42 1ES

  Application for a lawful development certificate for an existing use as care home (Use Class C2) in excess of 10 years

  Received 7 May, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/03761/PA Granted

  1-62 Lench Close Birmingham B13 9EY

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed solar PV Panels at properties 1-62 Lench Close.

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Lawful development