Bromford Tunnel west portal and retained cut within the vicinity of Gravelly Industrial Park Birmingham
Registered
2026/02301/PA
Description
Request for approval of Plans and Specifications for the construction of the West Portal of the Bromford Tunnel and an associated retained cutting pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 of Schedule 17 to the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 (Revised submission of 2022/08983/PA).
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