B97 planning approval rate
The B97 postcode area falls under Bromsgrove & Redditch council, which has a 93.1% planning approval rate based on 1,597 decisions.
Last updated: October 2026
What this means for B97
If you're planning a project in the B97 area, your application will be decided by Bromsgrove & Redditch council. Based on historical data, around 6.9% of applications are refused. The approval rate varies by ward and application type, use our free tool to check your specific property.
What gets approved near your property?
In Bromsgrove & Redditch, 1 in 14 applications are refused. Your PlanningLens Full Planning Analysis gives you 17 pages of intelligence specific to your property:
✓ Common refusal reasons in Bromsgrove & Redditch
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Free. Based on 1,597 decisions.
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