Northfield Public Library,77 Church Road,Northfield,Birmingham,B31 2LB Data via plota.co.uk
Final Decision - Approve subject to Conditions
2026/03574/PA - Full Planning
Description
Replacement of existing gas-fired boiler plant by installation of 4.no new air source heat pump units. Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
6 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
Approved
Rooftop of Priory ATE Church Road Northfield Birmingham B31 2LD
Application for Prior Notification for the proposed removal of 6no. existing antennas, 1n…
2022
Approved
58 Church Road Northfield Birmingham B31 2LE
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use as a 5-bed House in…
2021
Approved
Priory ATE Church Road Northfield Birmingham B31 2LD
Telecoms License Advisory for the installation of upgraded telecommunications apparatus a…
2021
Approved
Rooftop at Priory ATE Church Road Northfield Birmingham B31 2LD
Application for Prior Notification for the proposed upgrade to existing rooftop telecommu…
2020
Refused
36 Church Road Northfield Birmingham B31 2LE
Installation of footway crossing
2018
Approved
Priory Telephone Exchange Meeting House Lane/Church Road Northfield Birmingham B31 2LD
Telecoms License Advisory for replacement of 6 antennas and installation of additional eq…
Birmingham
Planning Authority Score
2.2/10
Poor
#265 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Birmingham is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #245 out of 296. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).
Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Birmingham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #244 of 296
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #240 of 296
48%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #245 of 296
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #205 of 296
71%
Minor dwellings approved
98 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
33 decided (10+ homes)
56%
Change of use approved
261 decided
3,472
Total decisions
619 refused in the year to March 2026