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Planning in Blakenall Heath

Approved
83%
10 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Blakenall Heath

Blakenall Heath is a suburban village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, West Midlands. Once part of Staffordshire, the area transitioned from a rural landscape to a developing residential community following the end of the Great War, with private housing increasing significantly throughout the 20th century. This evolving suburban environment presents various opportunities and challenges for planning applications in the area.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Blakenall Heath 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 Blakenall Heath 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, Blakenall Heath 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 Blakenall Heath, 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, 22 planning applications were submitted near Blakenall Heath. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), tree works (5), outline applications (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

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

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Blakenall Heath?
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Blakenall Heath. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Blakenall Heath?
The average planning decision time near Blakenall Heath is 73 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 Blakenall Heath?
The planning approval rate near Blakenall Heath is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Blakenall Heath?
The most common type of planning application near Blakenall Heath is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Blakenall Heath?
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