Birmingham Council approves – of planning applications, based on 29,760 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Birmingham is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 29,760 decided applications on record (November 2024 to June 2026), Birmingham Council approved – of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Birmingham council planning portal records · Data to 4 June 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Birmingham.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | – | – | 33,120 | – |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
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How Birmingham’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, unchanged since 2025.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Birmingham council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/02454/PA | Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed loft conversion | Approved |
| 2026/02482/PA | Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.7 metres | Approved |
| 2026/02525/PA | Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed single storey re | Approved |
| 2026/01015/PA | Erection of 8 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.45 metre | Approved |
| 2026/00977/PA | Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.5 metres | Approved |
| 2026/00382/PA | Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion | Approved |
| 2026/00601/PA | Erection of 8 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres | Approved |
| 2026/00541/PA | Erection of 8 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, | Approved |
| 2026/00539/PA | Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres | Approved |
| 2025/05817/PA | Erection of 5.3 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 2.9 metr | Approved |
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Based on 29,760 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Birmingham is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 29,760 planning decisions from Birmingham council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, November 2024 to June 2026.
The average approval rate in Birmingham is –, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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