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Planning in Bescot

Approved
84%
21 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bescot in the last 24 months, from Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Walsall Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Bescot

Postcode districts

WS10 140 applications in the last 12 monthsWS1 56 applications in the last 12 monthsWS2 39 applications in the last 12 monthsWS5 62 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Bescot

Bescot is a district within Walsall, West Midlands, known for its convenient transport links, including the Bescot Stadium railway station and the nearby Bescot depot for locomotive maintenance. The area is home to the Banks's Stadium, established in 1990 for Walsall F.C., and is bisected by the M6 motorway at Junction 9, connecting to the A461 towards Pleck and Wednesbury. Additionally, the River Tame flows through Bescot, contributing to its local landscape.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bescot a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bescot planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bescot, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Bescot. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), outline applications (6), amendments (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bescot?
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Bescot. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bescot?
The average planning decision time near Bescot is 53 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 Bescot?
The planning approval rate near Bescot is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bescot?
The most common type of planning application near Bescot is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bescot?
You can search and track planning applications near Bescot on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.