Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Application overview
Demolition of existing building and erection of 10 storey purpose-built student accommodation, landscaping, hardstanding and associated works.
Proposal details
- Reference
- 2025/06137/PA
- Ward
- Nechells
- Agent
- Holland Lloyd
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 109645-PEF-ZZ-XX-RP-GG-600001_P01 PRA St James House_part 5Council document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-ZZ-DR-A-0311-P01-Proposed Site PlanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 15551A-20-R01-02-St James House Birmingham - Noise AssessmentCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-ZZ-DR-A-0371-P01-GF-L01 Facade StudyCouncil document | Not published | View |
| St James Place 1 - TVIA (24.07.2025)Council document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-ZZ-DR-A-0323-P03-General Arrangement - Level 02-08Council document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-ZZ-DR-A-0351-P01-Proposed Vauxhall Road ElevationCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-ZZ-DR-A-0352-P02-Proposed South West and South East ElevationsCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-ZZ-DR-A-0361-P01-General Arrangement - SectionsCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 109645-PEF-ZZ-XX-RP-GG-600001_P01 PRA St James House_part 6Council document | Not published | View |
| St James Place 1 - Heritage Statement (24.06.2025)Council document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-09-DR-A-0324-P03-General Arrangement - Level 09Council document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-10-DR-A-0325-P03-General Arrangement - Level 10Council document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-RF-DR-A-0326-P02-General Arrangement - Roof PlanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 109645-PEF-XX-XX-TRP-OE-00001_P02 St James House PEACouncil document | Not published | View |
| AF-4770-OFSS-St James House-I01Council document | Not published | View |
| 080825 Planning Statement (SJH)Council document | Not published | View |
| 109645-PEF-XX-XX-TRP-OE-00002_P02 St James Place Biodiversity Net Gain StatutoryCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-XX-DR-A-0301-P01-Existing Site Location PlanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 109645-PEF-ZZ-XX-RP-GG-600001_P01 PRA St James House_part 4Council document | Not published | View |
| 250313-SJH-23127-D A Statement-01Council document | Not published | View |
| 109645-PEF-ZZ-XX-RP-GG-600001_P01 PRA St James House_part 3Council document | Not published | View |
| Student Need Assessment St James House (July 2025 Unit Number Update)Council document | Not published | View |
| Daylight and Sunlight Report (Neighbouring Properties) 010725Council document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-XX-DR-A-0302-P02-Existing Site Block PlanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| St James Place J10-15551A-10 F3Council document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-00-DR-A-0321-P02-General Arrangement - Ground Floor PlanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-ZZ-DR-A-0372-P01-Upper Typical Facade StudyCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 109645-PEF-ZZ-XX-RP-GG-600001_P01 PRA St James House_part 2Council document | Not published | View |
| 26117-01c Final Transport StatementCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 0707 - 2025-08-08(FAB) - St James House Birmingham - Energy Report (LZC) - Rev PCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-ZZ-DR-A-0353-P01-Proposed St James Place ElevationCouncil document | Not published | View |
| RSE_8240_R1_V2_ARBCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-01-DR-A-0322-P03-General Arrangement - Level 01Council document | Not published | View |
| 109645-PEF-ZZ-XX-RP-CD-000001-S2-P05_SDR BoundCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 109645-PEF-ZZ-XX-RP-GG-600001_P01 PRA St James HouseCouncil document | Not published | View |
| ApplicationFormRedactedCouncil document | Not published | View |
| BNG Metric CalulationCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Suds Operation and Maintenance PlanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Press NoticeCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Fire StatementCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Tree CommentsCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Ecology CommentsCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 109645-PEF-ZZ-XX-RP-CD-000001-S2-P06_SDR BoundCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 109645-PEF-ZZ-XX-RP-CD-000002-S2-P01_LLFA Response January 2026Council document | Not published | View |
| D&A Low ResCouncil document | Not published | View |
| City Design CommentsCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Response to EcologyCouncil document | Not published | View |
| BNG Metric ReportCouncil document | Not published | View |
| BNG MetricCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Ecology CommentsCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Drainage Response to LLFACouncil document | Not published | View |
| Drainage Response to LLFACouncil document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-ZZ-DR-A-0352-P05-Proposed South West & South East ElevationsCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-ZZ-DR-A-0353-P04-Proposed St James Place ElevationCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-ZZ-DR-A-0351-P04-Proposed Vauxhall Road ElevationCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-RF-DR-A-0326-P04-General Arrangement - Roof PlanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-ZZ-DR-A-0353-P05-Proposed St James Place ElevationCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-ZZ-DR-A-0352-P07-Proposed South West & South East ElevationsCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-ZZ-DR-A-0351-P05-Proposed Vauxhall Road ElevationCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-ZZ-DR-A-0323-P05-General Arrangement - Level 02-09Council document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-RF-DR-A-0326-P04-General Arrangement - Roof PlanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-01-DR-A-0322-P05-General Arrangement - Level 01Council document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-00-DR-A-0321-P04-General Arrangement - Ground Floor PlanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| city design comments 2Council document | Not published | View |
| Amended Planning StatementCouncil document | Not published | View |
| BREEAM New RegistrationCouncil document | Not published | View |
| BREEAM Pre Assessment TrackerCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-ZZ-DR-A-0371-P02-Lower Facade StudyCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 23127-CWA-XX-ZZ-DR-A-0372-P02-Upper Facade StudyCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 'FINAL REPORT'Council document | Not published | View |
| Decision Document STD Approval CondCouncil document | Not published | View |
Documents open on the council website. Browse council documents if a link has changed.
Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Statutory expiry date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
Press Notice Decision Document STD Approval CondPlanning conditions
Conditions aren’t listed here. Read the council decision notice for the full decision and conditions.
