55 Brearley Street Birmingham B19 3NS

Pending 2026/02226/PA
Change of useNew homes
Council
Birmingham 1.6/10
Date received
22 Apr 2026
Date validated
22 Apr 2026
Postcode
B19 3NS

Description

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from Commercial, Business & Service (Use Class E) at ground floor front and first floor front to 2 no. self contained flats (Use Class C3)

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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

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Nearby activity

2025 With conditions
38 New John Street West Birmingham B19 3NB
Change of use from Class B2 trophy/medal manufacturer to Class Eg(iii) food preparation k…
2025/03516/PA
2025 Refused
90 Newtown Row Aston Birmingham B6 4HZ
Conversion of existing offices (Use Class E) into assisted living accommodation (Sui Gene…
2025/03250/PA
2025 With conditions
30-31 Lower Tower Street Birmingham B19 3NH
Change of use from storage (Use Class B8) to storage / lighting and speaker construction…
2025/02108/PA
2024 With conditions
83 Hatchett Street Birmingham B19 3NY
Erection of a first floor extension and alterations to New John Street West entrance to f…
2024/07251/PA
2024 Refused
30-31 Lower Tower Street Handsworth Birmingham B19 3NH
Retrospective change of use from storage (Class B8) to a mixed use comprising the manufac…
2024/06319/PA
2024 With conditions
34 Brearley Street Aston Birmingham B19 3NR
Erection of first and second floor rear extension with external stairs to side
2024/02001/PA
2023 Refused
30-31 Lower Tower Street Newtown Birmingham B19 3NH
Change of use from storage (Use Class B8) to storage / lighting and speaker construction…
2023/06755/PA
2023 With conditions
M A Polishing 84 Hatchett Street Aston Birmingham B19 3NY
Proposed increase in height to provide an additional floor to the existing warehouse
2023/04436/PA
2023 With conditions
34 Brearley Street Aston Birmingham B19 3NR
Erection of single storey side and rear extension (Resubmission)
2023/05771/PA
2023 Refused
30-31 Lower Tower Street Newtown Birmingham B19 3NH
Retrospective change of use from Storage (Use Class B8) to drinking establishment, music…
2023/03500/PA
2022 Refused
First Floor 55 Brearley Street Aston Birmingham B19 3NS
Erection of storage unit above first floor
2022/04199/PA
2022 With conditions
34 Brearley Street Aston Birmingham B19 3NR
Erection of two storey rear extension
2022/03358/PA
2021 Refused
30-31 Lower Tower Street Newtown Birmingham B19 3NH
Retrospective change of use from Storage (Use Class B8) to drinking establishment and res…
2021/05813/PA
2021 With conditions
36 Brearley Street Aston Birmingham B19 3NR
Change of use from car workshop (Use Class B2) to storage and distribution (Use Class B8)…
2021/02156/PA
2020 Refused
36 Brearley Street Newtown Birmingham B19 3NR
Change of use from car workshop (Use Class B2) to food storage and distribution (Use Clas…
2020/09181/PA
2020 Withdrawn
30-31 Lower Tower Street Hockley Birmingham B19 3NH
Change of use from storage and distribution (Use Class B8) to a dog day care centre and e…
2020/08548/PA
2020 Refused
28-29 Lower Tower Street Hockley Birmingham B19 3NH
Change of use from industrial/warehouse unit (Use Class B2) to gym (Use Class D2) and ins…
2020/03507/PA
2019 Refused
38 Hatchett Street Hockley Birmingham B19 3NX
Change of use from warehouse (Use Class B1) to restaurant/hot food takeaway (Use Classes…
2019/04778/PA
2019 With conditions
New John Street West Jewellery Quarter Birmingham B19 3NY
Display of 2 no internally illuminated digital advertisement hoardings.
2019/01295/PA
2019 Withdrawn
34 Brearley Street Aston Birmingham B19 3NR
Installation of portable structure (TBC)
2019/03094/PA
2017 Approved
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Telecomms License Advisory for the installation of an equipment cabinet
2017/06199/PA
2017 With conditions
47 Brearley Street Hockley Birmingham B19 3NS
Installation of footway crossing
2017/04023/PA
2017 With conditions
90 Summer Lane / Hatchett Street Birmingham B19 3ND
Erection of two storey rear extension to existing commercial unit (Use Class B8)
2017/02535/PA
2016 With conditions
24 New John Street West Newtown Birmingham B19 3NY
Retrospective application for alterations to roof including raising of roof height and th…
2016/05642/PA
2025 Refused
34 Brearley Street Aston Birmingham B19 3NR
Application for a non-material amendment to planning approval 2022/03358/PA for alteratio…
2025/04796/PA
Birmingham
Planning Authority Score
1.6/10
Poor
#277 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Birmingham is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #266 out of 292. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Birmingham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #228 of 292
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #232 of 292
39%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #266 of 292
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #241 of 292
69%
Minor dwellings approved
109 decided (1-9 homes)
91%
Major dwellings approved
34 decided (10+ homes)
53%
Change of use approved
239 decided
3,533
Total decisions
613 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings