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Other approval rate in Birmingham

Birmingham approved 83.8% of other applications, based on 33,111 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

83.8%
other approval rate
33,111
Other decisions
27,759
Approved
5,352
Refused
83.8%
Birmingham overall

How other compares in Birmingham

Other (33,111 decided)
83.8%
Birmingham all types (33,111 decided)
83.8%

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 33,111 decisions.

Other application types in Birmingham

Other (33,111 decided)
83.8%
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