14 - 16 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, B5 4EN

1. 12 Jun 2026

   Received by Birmingham

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 18 Aug 2026

   Status changed to REGISTERED: Under Assessment

   Previously REGISTERED: Under Consultation.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Birmingham took a median of 70 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Birmingham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Birmingham decided full applications in a median of 136 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Holiday Inn, Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, B5 4EW

  2026/02056/PA Submitted 17 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed upgrades to the first-floor balcony handrail and associated works

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• Holiday Inn, Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, B5 4EW

  2026/02213/PA Submitted 22 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed upgrades to the first-floor balcony handrail and associated works - WITHDRAWN AS DUPLICATE APPLICATION 2026/02056/PA

  Withdrawn Full applications

• Footpath outside 2 Smallbrook Queensway Birmingham B5 4EN

  2025/04358/PA Submitted 5 Aug 2025 50 yards away

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

  Granted Advertising 14 docs

• Footpath outside 2 Smallbrook Queensway Birmingham B5 4EN

  2025/04293/PA Submitted 5 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of 1no. BT street hub unit

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• Sainsbury's Local Hurst Street Birmingham B5 6EW

  2026/02999/PA Submitted 2 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  Display of 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign, 1no. internally illuminated projecting sign and 1no. other non illuminated sign

  Awaiting decision Advertising 5 docs

• Land at Lower Essex Street, Hurst Street and Sherlock Street Birmingham

  2026/03130/PA Submitted 12 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Display of 3.no non illuminated signs

  Granted Advertising 11 docs

• 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

  Received 19 Mar, published by the council 20 Jul 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

  Received 25 Mar, published by the council 20 Jul 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

  Received 25 Mar, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 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.

  Received 23 Mar, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/02135/PA Awaiting decision

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

  Installation of 1no. BT street hub unit

  Received 21 Apr, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Full applications