Brownhills, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brownhills, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · Town
Planning applications in Brownhills are administered by Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Brownhills
Brownhills, situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall in the West Midlands, is a historic market and industrial town located near the large Chasewater reservoir. It lies approximately 6 miles northeast of Walsall and southwest of Lichfield, making it well-connected to key regional hubs. The town is part of the Aldridge-Brownhills parliamentary constituency and is adjacent to the villages of Pelsall and Walsall Wood, within the historic boundaries of Staffordshire. Its strategic location and industrial heritage may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Walsall
- Parliamentary constituency: Aldridge-Brownhills
- LSOA: Walsall 002A
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.
Nearby Applications
208 planning applications found near Brownhills.
- - BOOTS OPTICIANS, 42, HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6EL
Advertisement consent for installation of 1no. internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.6m high and 0.6m wide and 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.7m high and 5.16m wide.
Type: Advertising | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 40, HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6EL
Full planning application for a first floor rear extension to existing first floor flat to provide additional bedroom and reconfiguration of internal layout.
Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - FRAMES 4 U, 59, HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6HH
Full planning application for a two-storey rear extension, to provide additional storage for existing ground floor shop unit and to form 1no new additional one bedroom flat (use class C3) to first flo
Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 25, BRANSDALE ROAD, CLAYHANGER, WALSALL, WS8 7SD
Full planning permission for a loft conversion with installation of dormer on side roof elevation and skylights.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - SMITHYS FORGE, 7, LICHFIELD ROAD, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6HR
Advertisement consent for proposed and some refurbished comprising 1no. externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 1.5m high x 2.2m wide x 0.035m depth. Other type externally illuminated sign measur
Type: Advertising | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 205, HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6HE
Full planning application for the demolition of existing bungalow and development for a 2-storey building to create 6no. one bedroom apartments with associated parking, communal gardens and bin stores
Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 55, BRANSDALE ROAD, CLAYHANGER, WALSALL, WS8 7SD
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed garage conversion.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 32, NEW ROAD, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6AT
Retrospective full planning permission for a proposed raised roof over existing garage to accommodate PV panels.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 28, ENNERDALE CLOSE, CLAYHANGER, WALSALL, WS8 7SB
Full planning application for a retrospective single storey rear conservatory extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-08-05
View full details - - FIRST FLOOR, 65A, HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6HH
Prior approval for change of use from a commercial unit (Class E) to a three-bedroom apartment (Class C3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-04-08
View full details - - 10, BRANSDALE ROAD, CLAYHANGER, WALSALL, WS8 7SD
Full planning application for a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-03-18
View full details - - 205, HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6HE
Full planning application for the demolition of existing bungalow and development of 4 storey apartment building to create 7no. one bedroom apartments with associated parking, communal gardens and bin
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-03-13
View full details - - 53, GREAT CHARLES STREET, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6AE
Full planning application for change of use from C3 Dwelling to C2 Residential Care Home for up to three children and at least two carers at one time.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - FIRST FLOOR, 65A, HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6HH
Prior approval for change of use from a commercial unit (Class E) to a three-bedroom apartment (Class C3).
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - FORMER MCDONALDS, HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6HE
Non-material amendment to planning application 22/1592 to amend the path layout within the rear courtyard and alter railings around the frontage of the site from ball top to hoop top.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-11-14
View full details - - Land adj. 116, LICHFIELD ROAD, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6HT
Full planning application for a new single storey detached dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - DOMINOS PIZZA, FORMER LATIFS, 93-95, High Street, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6HL
Full planning application for the change of use first floor from offices (use class E(g)) to create 1no. studio flat, 1no. one bedroom apartment and 1no. two bed apartments (use class C3).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-10-17
View full details - - FARMFOODS, 94, HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6EW
Full planning application for a ground floor infill extension to make existing entrance canopy useable internal floor space.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - 10, BRANSDALE ROAD, CLAYHANGER, WALSALL, WS8 7SD
Full planning application for demolition of existing rear extension and replacement single storey rear extension with lantern roof, removal of existing shed and relocation of rear outbuilding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - 82, HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6EW
Full planning application for the change of use from offices (use class F1) to a children's nursery (use class E(f)).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-08-07
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A brief summary of Brownhills in West Midlands
Brownhills, situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall in the West Midlands, is a historic market and industrial town located near the large Chasewater reservoir. It lies approximately 6 miles northeast of Walsall and southwest of Lichfield, making it well-connected to key regional hubs. The town is part of the Aldridge-Brownhills parliamentary constituency and is adjacent to the villages of Pelsall and Walsall Wood, within the historic boundaries of Staffordshire. Its strategic location and industrial heritage may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brownhills a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Brownhills includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Clayhanger SSSI, Chasewater and The Southern Staffordshire Coalfield Heaths SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Brownhills 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 Brownhills
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Brownhills. Of these, 31% were approved, with an average decision time of 105 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 105 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 (20), amendments (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (80% 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
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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.