B18 planning approval rate
The B18 postcode area falls under Birmingham council, which has a – planning approval rate based on 29,760 decisions.
Last updated: October 2026
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Birmingham approval rate
What this means for B18
If you're planning a project in the B18 area, your application will be decided by Birmingham council. Based on historical data, around – of applications are refused. The approval rate varies by ward and application type, use our free tool to check your specific property.
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Birmingham
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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Birmingham approval by application type
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