Bowling Green, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bowling Green, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bowling Green are administered by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £212,570 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sandwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Halesowen
- LSOA: Sandwell 035D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bowling Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bowling Green.
- 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 Bowling Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Bowling Green.
- - Cradley Heath Liberal Club 60 Upper High Street Cradley Heath B64 5HU
Proposed change of use of first floor from function room to 23 No. bed and breakfast rooms and fenestration alterations to first floor front/side/rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Tesco Car Park 1 Foxoak Street Cradley Heath
Proposed 1 No. retail pod.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Deacon Products Limited Newtown Lane Cradley Heath B64 5DR
Non-material amendment for planning permission DC/24/69096.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 87, DUDLEY WOOD ROAD, NETHERTON, DUDLEY, DY2 0DJ
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a pro
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - ASHGROVE CARE HOME, 9, DUDLEY WOOD ROAD, NETHERTON, DUDLEY, DY2 0DA
Erection of first floor extension to provide 18no. new bedrooms
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Westminster Industrial Estate, Unit 1c, Cradley Road, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9SW
Change of use from Automobile Repair and Servicing Centre (Use Class B2 - Gener
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 250, CRADLEY ROAD, NETHERTON, DUDLEY, DY2 9SW
Erection of a two-storey and a single storey rear extension. Replacement side do
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 8, BUSH ROAD, NETHERTON, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY2 0BH
Change of use from shop (class E) to hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) with single
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - 103, DUDLEY WOOD ROAD, NETHERTON, DUDLEY, DY2 0DJ
Single storey rear extension and replace rear fence panels with a boundary wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-07-08
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A brief summary of Bowling Green in West Midlands
Bowling Green is a settlement located in West Midlands, England.
Property prices in Bowling Green show an average sale price of £212,570, 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 Bowling Green a particularly low-crime area.
Bowling Green has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Windmill End, No data available for publication by HE. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bowling Green includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brewin's Canal Section SSSI, Doulton's Claypit SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Bowling Green. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Bowling Green.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Bowling Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bowling Green were full planning applications (16), outline applications (6), amendments (6). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% 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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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.