Blakenall Heath, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blakenall Heath, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £221,934 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Walsall
- Parliamentary constituency: Walsall and Bloxwich
- LSOA: Walsall 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blakenall Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blakenall Heath.
- 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 Blakenall Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Blakenall Heath.
- - 649, BLOXWICH ROAD, WALSALL, WS3 2BQ
Advertisement consent for the installation of 1 internally illuminated digitial hoarding measuring (H) 3m x (W) 6m x (D) 0.061m.
Type: Advertising | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 31, WELL LANE, WALSALL, WS3 1JL
Full planning application for a proposed change of use from dwelling house (C3) to a 4 person HMO (C4) and conversion of existing garage to a bedroom.
Type: Amendment | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 35, 37, 71 and 77 SOMERFIELD ROAD, BLOXWICH, WALSALL, WS3 2EG
Full planning application for externally applied wall insulation with render finish similar to existing buildings render ral colour to be RAL 9003 (white).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 406-412 (EVEN) BLOXWICH ROAD, 60-64 (EVEN), 65-67 (INCLUSIVE), 69-71 (INCLUSIVE) EAGLEWORKS DRIVE WALSALL, WS3 2BF
To modify the planning obligation entered into on 06/06/2006, reference SBM/02782/PEH attached to planning consent 05/0411/FL/E2.
Type: Conditions | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-11-01
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A brief summary of Blakenall Heath in West Midlands
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.
Property prices in Blakenall Heath show an average sale price of £221,934, 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 Blakenall Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Blakenall Heath has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bloxwich Park, Old Pelsall, Bloxwich High Street, Elmore Green. 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Blakenall Heath
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Blakenall Heath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blakenall Heath may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Blakenall Heath were full planning applications (7), tree works (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.