How long do planning decisions take near Bescot?

The average planning decision time near Bescot is 93 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 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bescot?

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Bescot, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bescot, West Midlands.

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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.

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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: Walsall and Bloxwich
LSOA: Walsall 029D

Crime Statistics

356 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 155
shoplifting: 45
criminal-damage-arson: 30
vehicle-crime: 26
public-order: 22
burglary: 16
drugs: 16
other-theft: 14
other-crime: 10
possession-of-weapons: 8
anti-social-behaviour: 6
robbery: 5
theft-from-the-person: 3

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bescot.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bescot based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Bescot.

- 1, BRYAN ROAD, WALSALL, WS2 9DW
Full planning application for a proposed two storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-01-23
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- 15, PHILLIP ROAD, WALSALL, WS2 9DS
Prior approval for a larger home extension for a single storey rear extension. Measuring 6 metres deep from the original rear elevation, 2.96 metres total height and 2.57 metres high at the eaves meas
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-12-22
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- LAND AT, WALLOWS LANE, WALSALL, WS1 4LZ
G2 Goat Willow tree - crown reduction to provide clearance above highway.
Type: Trees | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-12-19
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- ZERO 1 EXHIBITIONS LTD, UNIT 1, BESCOT CRESCENT, WALSALL, WS1 4DL
Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of Unit 1 for light industrial purposes (planning use class E(g)).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-10-29
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- 150, BROADWAY WEST, WALSALL, WS1 4DN
Prior approval for a larger home extension for a single storey rear extension with a pitched roof. Measuring 6 metres long from the original rear elevation, 4 metres total height and 3 metres high at
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-08-21
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- Corner of Bescot Crescent, WALSALL, WS1 4SE
Prior Approval: Proposed Installation of 20m Monopole supporting 6no antennas, 2no 0.3 dishes and ground based equipment cabinets.
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-01-31
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A brief summary of Bescot in West Midlands

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

The Bescot area recorded 356 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.

Bescot has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Caldmore Green, Bradford Street, Highgate, Church Hill. 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.

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Planning Activity in Bescot

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Bescot. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 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 Bescot.

With an average of 93 days, decisions near Bescot take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Bescot were full planning applications (15), outline applications (5), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.

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