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House prices in Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council: average £215,329, +1.5% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council received?
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council received 674 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 74%.
How long does Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council take to decide applications?
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council takes an average of 84 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council?
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council approves 74% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 314 appeals were lodged against Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council serves as the local authority for the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall in the West Midlands, England. Established as a metropolitan borough council in 1974, it has a rich history dating back to medieval times. The council is responsible for delivering a wide range of local government services and has been part of the West Midlands Combined Authority since 2016, playing a key role in regional collaboration and development.

The council area encompasses 53 towns and villages, including Aldridge, Bloxwich, Brownhills, Darlaston, Walsall and Willenhall. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council received 674 planning applications. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (271), amendments (81), outline applications (67). 11 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

314 planning appeals were lodged against Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council decisions, of which 88 were allowed and 189 were dismissed (32% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.