Blackheath, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blackheath, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · Town
Planning applications in Blackheath are administered by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Blackheath
Blackheath is a town located in the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough of the West Midlands, England. This area offers a mix of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a relevant spot for those interested in planning applications and development projects.
Population: 12,292
District: Sandwell
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £211,820 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sandwell
- Parliamentary constituency: West Bromwich
- LSOA: Sandwell 025C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blackheath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blackheath.
- 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 Blackheath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Blackheath.
- DC/26/71765 · Received: Tue 19 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 05 Jun 2026 - 70 And 74 Birmingham Road Rowley Regis B65 9BA
Proposed change of use from bank to dental surgery with two storey link extension joining to existing dental surgery (No. 74 Birmingham Road) and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-06-05 - - 170 Oldbury Road Rowley Regis B65 0NX
Proposed single storey rear/side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Land Adjacent 136 Regis Heath Road Rowley Regis
Proposed 3 No. detached residential dwellings with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 56 Regis Road Rowley Regis B65 8BE
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.4m L x 2.9m H (2.9m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 47, CHURCH STREET, HALESOWEN, B62 9LG
Installation of air source heat pump
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 5 - 6 Long Lane Rowley Regis B65 0HT
Proposed discharge of conditions 3, 4, 9, 11 and 12 of planning permission DC/25/71055.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 5 - 6 Long Lane Rowley Regis B65 0JA
Proposed discharge of condition 1 of planning permission PD/25/03035
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 7 Belle Vue Road Rowley Regis B65 9ND
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.49m H (3.00m to eaves)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 22 Regis Road Rowley Regis B65 8BD
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 6 Oldbury Road Rowley Regis B65 0JN
Proposed sub-division of ground floor unit into 2 No. retail units, two and single storey rear extensions, loft conversion, rear dormer window, 3 No. self-contained flats on first and second floors an
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 5 - 6 Long Lane Rowley Regis B65 0JA
Proposed two storey detached apartment block consisting of 4 No. self-contained apartments to rear (permission in principle)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 67 Oldbury Road Rowley Regis B65 0NP
Proposed single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 76A Halesowen Street Rowley Regis B65 0EU
Proposed conversion of first floor flat to create 2 No. 1 bedroom self-contained flats with two storey rear extension (Revision to approved application DC/24/69679).
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 35, Church Street, Halesowen, B62 9LG
Two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension (following demolit
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Land At Horner Way Rowley Regis
Proposed discharge of condition 10 of planning permission DC/23/68795.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - 72-74 Oldbury Road Rowley Regis B65 0JS
Removal of existing grills and proposed new shop front, covered basket area, cladding, roller shutters and retractable awning (Revision to refused planning applications DC/23/68378 and DC/22/67743).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 57, GREEN LANE, HALESOWEN, B62 9LN
Single storey rear extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - Land Fronting Archer Way (Rear Of 12 To 18) Avenue Road Rowley Regis
Proposed 3 storey detached building comprising of 12 No. self-contained apartments with parking, enclosed bin store and landscaping.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - TS Albion 106A Birmingham Road Rowley Regis B65 9AX
Proposed discharge of conditions of planning permission DC/22/67517.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - 33 George Avenue Rowley Regis B65 9BD
Proposed single storey rear extension and access platform lift to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Blackheath in West Midlands
Blackheath is a town located in the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough of the West Midlands, England. This area offers a mix of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a relevant spot for those interested in planning applications and development projects. The Town has a population of approximately 12,292. It sits within the Sandwell district.
Property prices in Blackheath show an average sale price of £211,820, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blackheath a particularly low-crime area.
Blackheath has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blackheath 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.
Planning Activity in Blackheath
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Blackheath. Of these, 58% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Blackheath.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Blackheath slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Blackheath were full planning applications (24), outline applications (7), amendments (6). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 42 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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- 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.