4 Rookery Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 7DQ

1. 22 May 2026

   Received by Birmingham

2. 8 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 4 Aug 2026

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

5. 7 Aug 2026

   Status changed to REGISTERED: Pending recommendation

   Previously REGISTERED: Under Consultation.

Birmingham granted permission on 4 August 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.

• 2 Rookery Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 7DQ

  2026/02545/PA Submitted 11 May 2026 50 yards away

  Application for a lawful development certificate for an existing use as 5-bed HMO (Use Class C4)

  Granted Lawful development 6 docs

• 10 Rookery Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 7DQ

  2022/07911/PA Submitted 21 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Installation of dormer window to front

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 5 docs
  Domestic

• 11 St Edwards Road, Birmingham, B29 7DJ

  2026/01376/PA Submitted 16 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use from a 6-bed HMO (Use Class C4) to a 8-bed HMO (Sui Generis)

  Refused Full applications 6 docs

• 16 Rookery Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 7DQ

  2026/04427/PA Submitted 27 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

  Application for Lawful Development Certificate for existing roof extension with dormer window to rear

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +1 7 docs

• 13 St Edwards Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 7DJ

  2023/08277/PA Submitted 7 Dec 2023 50 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as a 7 bedroom HMO (Sui Generis) for time period in excess of 10 years and single storey rear extension and loft conversion including front and rear dormer windows

  Refused Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 18 Rookery Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 7DQ

  2024/04842/PA Submitted 25 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness for an existing use as a Class C4 House in Multiple Occupation

  Granted Lawful development 5 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