Harden, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harden, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Harden are administered by Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Harden
Harden, located to the north of Walsall, shares borders with Bloxwich, Blakenall Heath, Coalpool, Goscote, and Rushall. Historically significant, the area played a role in the Industrial Revolution, primarily centred on mining and metal processing. While it is conveniently near the A34, which connects the potteries to Birmingham, Harden also benefits from access to the local canal network, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to development and infrastructure.
District: Walsall
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Area Information
- Admin district: Walsall
- Parliamentary constituency: Walsall and Bloxwich
- LSOA: Walsall 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harden.
- 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 Harden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Harden.
- - LAND AT FORMER CERRO EMS LTD, GOSCOTE LANE, BLOXWICH, WALSALL, WS3 1SJ
Modify a Section 106 agreement attached to planning consent 17/1656 in relation to affordable housing.
Type: Conditions | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - GOSCOTE PALLIATIVE CARE CENTRE, GOSCOTE LANE, BLOXWICH, WALSALL, WS3 1SJ
Works to 65 trees - see attached arboriculutural report.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - GOSCOTE GREENACRES, GOSCOTE ADULT TRAINING CENTRE, GOSCOTE LANE, BLOXWICH, WALSALL, WS3 1SJ
Full planning application for a proposed outbuilding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-12-18
View full details - - GOSCOTE PALLIATIVE CARE CENTRE, GOSCOTE LANE, BLOXWICH, WALSALL, WS3 1SJ
T1 Lime fell and T2 Cherry fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - GOSCOTE PALLIATIVE CARE CENTRE, GOSCOTE LANE, BLOXWICH, WALSALL, WS3 1SJ
The creation of a secret woodland garden for patients, visitors and staff using the Care Centre. The design aims to construct an access path using no-dig type constructions, create a wildflower meadow
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-03-14
View full details - - 24, GOSCOTE LANE, BLOXWICH, WALSALL, WS3 1RX
Installation of 9m light pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Walsall | Date: 2021-12-08
View full details - - GOSCOTE PALLIATIVE CARE CENTRE, GOSCOTE LANE, BLOXWICH, WALSALL, WS3 1SJ
T14 Birch, T15 Birch, T35 Birch – Fell; T21 Lime – prune to clear light by 1.5m; T24 Lime, T25 Lime, T26 Lime, T32 Lime – crown lift up to 4m; T45 Lime – crown lift to clear street light; T87 Birch –
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Walsall | Date: 2019-08-05
View full details - - GOSCOTE HOUSE, GOSCOTE LANE, BLOXWICH, WALSALL, WS3 1SJ
Prior approval for the change of use of the existing three storey building from Offices B1a for 15 no. residential units (C3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Walsall | Date: 2019-03-01
View full details - - GOSCOTE GREENACRES, GOSCOTE ADULT TRAINING CENTRE, GOSCOTE LANE, BLOXWICH, WALSALL, WS3 1SJ
Change of use to a Community garden, retention of 25 raised beds, 2 polytunnels, site office and farm shop.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Walsall | Date: 2018-07-26
View full details - - 284A, HARDEN ROAD, BLOXWICH, WALSALL, WS3 1RQ
Single storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2018-05-01
View full details - - Former Cerro EMS Ltd, Goscote Lane, Bloxwich, WALSALL, WS3 1SJ
Hybrid planning application comprising - An outline application for the construction of up to 263 dwellings with associated garden areas, minor estate roads, parking areas and driveways, along with pu
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Walsall | Date: 2017-12-15
View full details - - Former Cerro EMS Ltd, Goscote Lane, Bloxwich, WALSALL, WS3 1SJ
Remediation works comprising: Soil stabilisation, excavation, storage and disposal or cleaning of soil contaminated with hydrocarbon, grouting and capping of mine-workings and mine shafts.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2017-07-24
View full details - - Land at former Goscote Hospital,Goscote Lane,Walsall
TPO 8/1992: All trees in A1 - T23 Elm, T4 Beech, T6 Chestnut, T17 Chestnut, T16 Sycamore, T13 Chestnut - Fell. T22 Chestnut, T21 Sycamore, T20 Chestnut, T15 Sycamore, T12 Sycamore, T11 Sycamore - crow
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Walsall | Date: 2014-08-05
View full details - - 44 GOSCOTE LANE,WALSALL,WS3 1RX
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2012-06-26
View full details - - Former Goscote Hospital,Goscote Lane,Bloxwich,Walsall,WS3 1SJ
T49 Beech - Very tight union reduce end weight on both stem.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Walsall | Date: 2011-11-04
View full details - - Former Swan & Cues (site access from Coalpool Lane) Walsall,WS3 1RF
Fell 1 Poplar and Replace with more suitable tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Walsall | Date: 2011-10-18
View full details - - Former Swan & Cues PH,Harden Road,Walsall,WS3 1RQ
Re-pollard to 6 metres three Poplar Trees (T1, T11 & T13)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Walsall | Date: 2011-06-16
View full details - - 294 HARDEN ROAD (FORMER SWAN & CUES P.H.),HARDEN ROAD,WALSALL,WS3 1RQ
Proposed 54 bedroom care home for the elderly (amendment to permission 10/1201/FL showing 4 additional bedrooms).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2011-06-16
View full details - - THE HARDEN,HARDEN ROAD,WALSALL,WS3 1RQ
Request for discharge of planning conditions 14 and 15 of 10/1201/FL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Walsall | Date: 2011-04-12
View full details - - ADULT TRAINING CENTRE,GOSCOTE LANE,WALSALL,WS3 1SJ
Conservatory to rear of existing building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2011-02-01
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A brief summary of Harden in West Midlands
Harden, located to the north of Walsall, shares borders with Bloxwich, Blakenall Heath, Coalpool, Goscote, and Rushall. Historically significant, the area played a role in the Industrial Revolution, primarily centred on mining and metal processing. While it is conveniently near the A34, which connects the potteries to Birmingham, Harden also benefits from access to the local canal network, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to development and infrastructure. It sits within the Walsall district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Harden a particularly low-crime area.
Harden has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Old Pelsall, Pelsall Common, Old Rushall. 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, Harden 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 Harden
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Harden. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Harden.
The average decision period of 77 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 Harden were full planning applications (9), tree works (3), telecoms (3). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were 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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Blakenall Heath planning applications
- Goscote planning applications
- Coal Pool planning applications
- Heath End planning applications
- Rushall planning applications
- Pelsall Wood planning applications
- Daw End planning applications
- High Heath planning applications
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