How long do planning decisions take near Brownhills?

The average planning decision time near Brownhills is 101 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 Brownhills?

The planning approval rate near Brownhills is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Brownhills?

The most common type of planning application near Brownhills is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Brownhills?

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Brownhills, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Brownhills, Fife.

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Planning applications in Brownhills are administered by Fife Council. View the full Fife Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Brownhills

Brownhills is a historic market and industrial town situated within the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall in the West Midlands of England. Located near Cannock Chase and the expansive Chasewater reservoir, it is approximately 6 miles northeast of Walsall and 13 miles north-northwest of Birmingham. As part of the Aldridge-Brownhills parliamentary constituency, Brownhills is adjacent to the villages of Pelsall and Walsall Wood, making it a significant area for potential planning applications in both residential and commercial developments.

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Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: North East Fife
LSOA: Hallow Hill

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Brownhills.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brownhills.

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 Brownhills based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Brownhills in Fife

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brownhills a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Brownhills

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Brownhills. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 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 Brownhills.

With an average of 101 days, decisions near Brownhills take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Brownhills were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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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