Planning Appeals in Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council has had 1,305 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 33.3% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2016 to 2026.
Total Appeals
1,305
Success Rate
31%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
364
of 1,163 decided
Appeals Dismissed
787
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Across 1,163 decided appeals, Birmingham City Council allows 31% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 208 | 15.9% |
| Full Planning | 120 | 9.2% |
| Minor Commercial | 63 | 4.8% |
| Commercial | 51 | 3.9% |
| Outline Planning | 26 | 2.0% |
| Hearing | 19 | 1.5% |
| Inquiry | 4 | 0.3% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Birmingham City Council. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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