Planning Management in Birmingham

• Processing planning applications

• Dealing with appeals if planning permission is refused

• Dealing with complaints if someone is doing something without planning permission

• Providing advice on all aspects of the planning permission process

• Writing Planning Policies to guide development and regeneration activities across the city

• Working with developers and communities to deliver regeneration projects throughout the city

• Advice on, and designation of, Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings

• Advice on protected trees and High Hedge Legislation

• Advice on Land Charges and searches of the Land Charges Register

• Advice on Archaeology in Birmingham

• Supporting Businesses in the city with numerous training, loan and grant schemes

• Helping unemployed residents back into work

The team includes professional planning, regeneration and conservation officers, and technical and administrative support staff.

You can find out about the level of service you can expect from us in our Customer Charter. The Planning Code of Practice below sets out how both officers and Councillors deal with planning applications.

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Our Performance

Service Complaints - what to do if you feel we haven't met our promises

Service Improvements - what we do with what you say

Freedom of Information Requests

Our most frequent request under the Freedom of Information Act is to view Planning Applications. However, you do not need to submit a formal request to us for this information. Most application details from January 2006 are held on Planning Online. If you need to view the full file, please contact Planning Direct.

Please note, not all the information we hold is available for public inspection. More information can be found on the Data Protection Page.