About the planning committee
The planning committee is responsible for larger and more sensitive planning applications – around 10% of all applications we receive.
It allows planning applications to be discussed and allows those who may be affected by them to comment.
When the committee meet
The planning committee meets at 11am in rooms 3 and 4, Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3AA, on:
- Thursday 19 March 2026
- Thursday 16 April 2026
Who is on the committee
The following councillors sit on the planning committee:
- Councillor David Barrie
- Councillor Marcus Bernasconi
- Councillor Martin Brooks
- Councillor Phil Davis
- Councillor Diane Donaldson
- Councillor Ray Goodwin
- Councillor Colin Green
- Councillor Mahmood Hussain
- Councillor Mumtaz Hussain
- Councillor Jane Jones
- Councillor Rashad Mahmood
- Councillor Lee Marsham - Chair
- Councillor Saddak Miah
- Councillor Gareth Moore
- Councillor Clifton Welch
Council officers also attend to answer questions about reports.
Page last updated: 2 March 2026