Aldridge, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aldridge, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · Town
About Aldridge
Aldridge is a prominent town located within the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall in the West Midlands, England. Once a village in Staffordshire, it became part of Walsall in 1974 and is now the second-largest town in the borough. Situated three miles from Brownhills, five miles from Walsall, six miles from Sutton Coldfield, and seven miles from Lichfield, Aldridge presents a mix of residential and commercial opportunities for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £259,617 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Walsall
- Parliamentary constituency: Aldridge-Brownhills
- LSOA: Walsall 004B
Crime Statistics
91 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 23
- criminal-damage-arson: 14
- shoplifting: 11
- vehicle-crime: 9
- burglary: 8
- public-order: 8
- other-theft: 7
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- robbery: 2
- theft-from-the-person: 2
- other-crime: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aldridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aldridge.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Aldridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Aldridge.
- - ANCHOR HOUSE, ANCHOR ROAD, WALSALL, WS9 8PW
Prior approval for the change of use from existing offices (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) comprising 6 flats across two upper floors.
Type: Outline | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 35A, PORTLAND ROAD, ALDRIDGE, WALSALL, WS9 8NU
Full planning application for a proposed two storey side extension.
Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 20-22A, HIGH STREET, ALDRIDGE, WALSALL, WS9 8NE
Full planning application for retrospective change of use of first floor space from commercial (Use Class E(c)) to residential (Use Class C3) to create three flats. (Resubmission of 24/0366)
Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 120, WHETSTONE LANE, ALDRIDGE, WALSALL, WS9 0EU
Full planning application for a first-floor front, side and rear extension and height increase to front wall brick piers and railing infills with new gate.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 45, PORTLAND ROAD, ALDRIDGE, WALSALL, WS9 8NU
Full planning application for a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - LAND AT FORMER WEST MIDLANDS BRIGHT BAR LTD, MIDDLEMORE LANE, ALDRIDGE, WALSALL, WS9 8SP
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 22 new Industrial Units (Class E, B2 & B8 Uses), car parking and landscaping
Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-12-28
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A brief summary of Aldridge in West Midlands
Aldridge is a prominent town located within the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall in the West Midlands, England. Once a village in Staffordshire, it became part of Walsall in 1974 and is now the second-largest town in the borough. Situated three miles from Brownhills, five miles from Walsall, six miles from Sutton Coldfield, and seven miles from Lichfield, Aldridge presents a mix of residential and commercial opportunities for planning applications.
Property prices in Aldridge show an average sale price of £259,617, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Aldridge area recorded 91 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Aldridge has one conservation area within its boundaries: Aldridge. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Aldridge includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stubbers Green Bog SSSI, Hay Head Quarry SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Aldridge
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Aldridge. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Aldridge.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Aldridge were full planning applications (8), amendments (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.