How long do planning decisions take near Barr Common?

The average planning decision time near Barr Common is 77 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Barr Common?

The planning approval rate near Barr Common is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Barr Common?

The most common type of planning application near Barr Common is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Barr Common?

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Barr Common, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Barr Common, West Midlands.

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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 015A

Crime Statistics

70 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 17
criminal-damage-arson: 11
shoplifting: 11
other-theft: 9
public-order: 7
vehicle-crime: 7
burglary: 4
anti-social-behaviour: 1
bicycle-theft: 1
robbery: 1
theft-from-the-person: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Barr Common.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barr Common.

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 Barr Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Barr Common.

- 38, KNIGHTS HILL, ALDRIDGE, WALSALL, WS9 0TG
Full planning application for an amended design to planning application 24/1075 to add a first floor extension to the front porch and a change to the roof design to include a flat roof.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-01-30
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- 2, Knights Hill, ALDRIDGE, WALSALL, WS9 0TG
Full planning application for a proposed double storey extension to form front entrance porch with featured staircase extension to the front of the property, single storey extension to kitchen dining
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-04-28
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- 45, Longwood Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0TA
Replacement 4 bedroom dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-12-28
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A brief summary of Barr Common in West Midlands

Barr Common is a settlement located in West Midlands, England.

Property prices in Barr Common show an average sale price of £259,617, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Barr Common area recorded 70 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.

Barr Common has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Barr, Aldridge. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Barr Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hay Head Quarry SSSI; 6 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 Barr Common

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Barr Common. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Barr Common.

The average decision period of 77 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 Barr Common were full planning applications (5), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 83% 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, 5 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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