Plot 4 and Plot 5, Arena Central Bridge Street Birmingham B1 2JR

Registered 2026/01975/PA
Council
Date received
14 Apr 2026
Date validated
14 Apr 2026
Postcode
B1 2JR

Description

Full planning permission for the erection of a 30-storey residential tower, rooftop plant at Plot 4AC and a 17-storey residential tower, rooftop plant at plot 5AC, providing (circa) 526no. one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with ancillary retail and commercial space (Use Class E and Sui Generis [drinking establishment/hot food takeaway]) with associated internal and external amenity space, public realm, landscaping, cycle storage, servicing and other associated works.

1.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#268 of 282

Birmingham is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #255 out of 282. 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%).

Birmingham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #220 of 282
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #224 of 282
45%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #255 of 282
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #231 of 282
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