Planning Permission in Birmingham

Planning Drawings, Applications and Design Support

Need help with planning permission in Birmingham?

Solid Build provides planning design, drawings and application support for homeowners, landlords, property developers and commercial clients across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

We can help with projects including house extensions, loft conversions, HMOs, changes of use, new-build developments, commercial alterations and retrospective applications.

Our architectural design and structural engineering services can also be coordinated within the same team, helping move your project from planning through to Building Regulations and structural design.

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Planning Services in Birmingham

We provide support for a wide range of planning projects, including:

  • House extension planning applications

  • Rear extensions

  • Side extensions

  • Wraparound extensions

  • Two-storey extensions

  • Loft conversions

  • Garage conversions

  • Outbuildings

  • HMO planning applications

  • Change of use applications

  • Flat conversions

  • Commercial alterations

  • New dwellings

  • Residential development

  • Retrospective planning applications

  • Lawful Development Certificates

  • Permitted Development advice

  • Planning drawings

  • Design revisions following planning feedback

The correct planning route depends on the property, location and type of development being proposed.

Do I Need Planning Permission in Birmingham?

Not every project requires a full planning application.

Some works may fall within Permitted Development rights, while others require formal planning permission.

Whether you need planning permission can depend on:

  • Size of the development

  • Height

  • Position

  • Distance from boundaries

  • Property type

  • Previous extensions

  • Existing use of the building

  • Proposed use

  • Conservation area status

  • Listed building status

  • Article 4 Directions

  • Local planning restrictions

  • Planning history

Planning Permission for House Extensions

House extensions are one of the most common planning projects we work on.

Depending on the size and design, your extension may require:

  • Householder planning permission

  • Permitted Development

  • Prior Approval

  • Lawful Development Certificate

We can prepare planning drawings for:

  • Rear extensions

  • Side extensions

  • Wraparound extensions

  • Double-storey extensions

  • Kitchen extensions

  • Open-plan living extensions

HMO Planning Permission in Birmingham

HMO planning can be more complex than standard residential planning.

Planning requirements can depend on:

  • Current use of the property

  • Proposed occupancy

  • Number of residents

  • Property location

  • Article 4 Direction areas

  • Local planning policy

We can assist with:

  • Existing layouts

  • Proposed HMO layouts

  • Change of use applications

  • Planning drawings

  • Supporting information

  • Design amendments

For HMO proposals, it is important to understand the planning position before purchasing or developing a property.

Solid Build can review the property and proposed works and help identify the likely planning route before detailed drawings are prepared.

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We also handle planning for:

Loft Conversions | HMO’s | Retrospective | Retrospective | Permitted Development

Lawful Development Certificates | Planning Drawings for Birmingham Projects

What Does Birmingham Planning Consider?

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Why Choose Solid Build for Planning in Birmingham?

Solid Build supports planning projects across Birmingham and surrounding areas, including:

  • Edgbaston

  • Harborne

  • Moseley

  • Kings Heath

  • Hall Green

  • Selly Oak

  • Yardley

  • Erdington

  • Sutton Coldfield

  • Solihull

  • Smethwick

  • West Bromwich

  • Walsall

  • Dudley

  • Wolverhampton

  • Bromsgrove

  • Coventry

Planning decisions can consider matters such as:

  • Design quality

  • Scale

  • Appearance

  • Neighbouring properties

  • Privacy

  • Overlooking

  • Daylight

  • Outlook

  • Parking

  • Highway impact

  • Local character

  • Planning policy

  • Previous planning decisions

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Planning Design Support

We help develop proposals with planning considerations in mind.

Architectural Drawings

We prepare clear existing and proposed drawings.

Building Regulations

We can continue supporting the project after planning.

Structural Engineering

Structural calculations and design can be coordinated in-house.

Birmingham Based

We support projects across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.

Residential and Commercial Experience

We work with homeowners, landlords, developers and commercial clients.

External record with PlanIndex

See our external planning index records as authority.

Records are always being updated and shows a glimpse of our presence with city councils across the UK. Solid Build files real planning application across several councils.

FAQs

  • It depends on the size, position and type of extension. Some projects may fall under Permitted Development, while others require a householder planning application.

  • Timescales vary by application type and complexity. Straightforward applications may be decided within the standard determination period, but some applications take longer.

  • Yes. We can prepare the drawings and supporting information and assist with submission.

  • Yes. We can review the refusal reasons and consider whether amendments or a revised application may be appropriate.

  • It depends on the existing use, proposed occupancy and any local planning restrictions, including Article 4 Directions.

  • Yes. We can prepare drawings and information for retrospective applications.

  • No. Planning permission and Building Regulations are separate approvals.

  • Yes. Structural engineering and calculations can be coordinated with the architectural work.