Search Birchills planning applications
14 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Birchills · updated daily · Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 193, Green Lane, Walsall, WS2 8JFAwaiting decisionFull planning application for the change of use of a former school caretakers house (Use class F1(a)) to a dwellinghouse (Use class C3)Full Application: Change of UseReceived 19 Oct 202626/1096
- 1, Miner Street, Walsall, WS2 8QNAwaiting decisionLawful development certificate for demolition of existing outdoor store and proposed extension of 660mm with conversion of garden room into habitable bedroom with WC.Certificate: Lawful DevelopmentReceived 14 Oct 202626/1137
- Flat Above, 26, Stafford Street, Walsall, WS2 8DGApprovedSection 73 application to vary condition 2 (plans) of planning permission 24/1572 to add 1m wide extension to first floor of approved plans.Section 73: Removal or Variation of ConditionsReceived 30 Sep 2026Decided 21 Sep 202626/0403
- 83, Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS2 8BPApprovedPrior approval for a larger home extension for a single storey rear extension. Measuring 6.0 metres deep from the original rear elevation, 2.7 metres total height and 2.5 metres high at the eaves measured externally from the natural ground level.PA: Larger Home ExtensionReceived 21 Sep 2026Decided 24 Jun 202626/1085
- Homeserve Membership Ltd, Cable Drive, Walsall, WS2 7BNAwaiting decisionFull planning application for the proposed change of use of ground floor office areas (Use class E(c)(ii) into new engineering training academy facilities (Use class F1) and proposed installation of four new external flues and one extraction units to serve the new training bays.Full Application: Change of UseReceived 10 Sep 202626/0953
Planning in Birchills
- Approved
- 81%
- 29 of 34 decided
- Decision time
- about 15 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Birchills in the last 24 months, from Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Birchills
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WS2 39 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Birchills
Birchills is a residential area located within Walsall, West Midlands, specifically in the Birchills Leamore ward. As of the 2011 census, this ward has a population of 14,775, making it a significant community for potential planning applications and developments in the region.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Birchills area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Birchills 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, Birchills 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.
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In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Birchills. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 103 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (20), amendments (9), advertising consent (5). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).