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16 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Brownhills · updated daily · Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council

Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 16 · received or decided in the last 12 months

39, Seeds Lane, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6HUAwaiting decisionFull planning application for a single storey rear extension with new roof.Full Application: HouseholderReceived 30 Oct 202626/1261
12, Third Avenue, Brownhills WS8 6JLAwaiting decisionPrior approval for a larger home extension for a single storey rear extension. Measuring 5.51 metres deep from the original rear elevation, 3.00 metres total height and 3.00 metres high at the eaves measured externally from the natural ground level.PA: Larger Home ExtensionReceived 26 Oct 202626/1240
Land Adjacent Clayhanger Methodist Church, Clayhanger Lane, ClayhangerAwaiting decisionFull planning application for 48 new dwellings including access, landscaping and associated works.Full Application: Major Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouses)Received 19 Oct 202626/1152
11, Poplar Avenue, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6AHAwaiting decisionLawful Development Certificate application for the provision of a single unit mobile home (not operational development) within the garden of the lawful dwelling house for use as additional accommodation by one household (not a material change of use)Certificate: Lawful DevelopmentReceived 5 Oct 202626/1039
12, Third Avenue, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6JLRefusedPrior approval for a larger home extension for a single storey rear extension. Measuring 5.51 metres deep from the original rear elevation, 3.00 metres total height and 3.00 metres high at the eaves measured externally from the natural ground level.PA: Larger Home ExtensionReceived 21 Sep 2026Decided 19 Oct 202626/1092

Planning in Brownhills

Approved: 71%; 12 of 14 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

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

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Around Brownhills

Postcode districts

WS8 26 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council

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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.

The area around Brownhills has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Brownhills. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), amendments (4), discharge of conditions (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Brownhills?

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Brownhills. The approval rate is 71%.

How long do planning decisions take near Brownhills?

The average planning decision time near Brownhills is 69 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 71%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Brownhills?

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