High Heath, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near High Heath, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in High Heath are administered by Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About High Heath
High Heath, situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall in the West Midlands, is a residential area that forms part of Shelfield. Located northeast of Walsall and west of Aldridge, it features a mix of residential estates and a small shopping precinct on Spring Lane, along with two active churches on Mill Road and Green Lane. Additionally, the area includes a former Primitive Methodist Church on Coronation Road/Broad Way, now converted into a private residence, providing a blend of community and history relevant to potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £253,660 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Walsall
- Parliamentary constituency: Walsall and Bloxwich
- LSOA: Walsall 024B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near High Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near High Heath.
- 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 High Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near High Heath.
- - 31, CHURCH WAY, PELSALL, WALSALL, WS4 1DR
Full planning application for a first floor rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 20, GREENFIELDS ROAD, SHELFIELD, WALSALL, WS4 1RS
Prior approval for a larger home extension for a single storey rear extension measuring 4.50 metres deep from the original rear elevation, 3.40 metres total height and 2.90 metres high at the eaves me
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 158, LICHFIELD ROAD, SHELFIELD, WALSALL, WS4 1PW
Full planning application for a single storey front extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - 63, MILL ROAD, WALSALL, WS4 1BT
Beech tree - Front garden - Fell to ground level.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-06-22
View full details - - 10, FOUR CROSSES ROAD, SHELFIELD, WALSALL, WS4 1PR
Retrospective permission for a single storey rear extension, front porch extension plus loft conversion with front and rear rooflights.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-05-15
View full details - - 10A, FOUR CROSSES ROAD, SHELFIELD, WALSALL, WS4 1PR
Change of use of a five-bedroom residential dwelling (Use Class C3(a)) to a small care home (Use Class C2) to care for up to three children
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-01-16
View full details - - 8, FOUR CROSSES ROAD, SHELFIELD, WALSALL, WS4 1PR
Single storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2021-08-27
View full details - - 2 , Oak Road, Shelfield, WS4 1RQ
Two storey side extension to create lounge, W.C and utility at ground floor and larger bedroom with ensuite at first floor. Loft conversion having 3 roof lights to front and dormer conversion at rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2021-08-18
View full details - - 16, LEIGHS ROAD, PELSALL, WALSALL, WS4 1BX
Two storey side extension & single storey front & rear extensions (Amendment to 17/0225).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2018-03-26
View full details - - 9, LEIGHS CLOSE, PELSALL, WALSALL, WS4 1BY
Proposed rear conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2017-11-28
View full details - - 12, LEIGHS CLOSE, PELSALL, WALSALL, WS4 1BY
Two storey side extension with single storey front and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2017-05-25
View full details - - 16, LEIGHS ROAD, PELSALL, WALSALL, WS4 1BX
Erection of single storey front and rear extensions and two storey side and rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2017-02-21
View full details - - 9, LEIGHS CLOSE, PELSALL, WALSALL, WS4 1BY
Single storey rear extension 4 metres deep x 3.8 metres high x 2.5 metres high to eaves.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Walsall | Date: 2016-12-19
View full details - - 141 LICHFIELD ROAD,WALSALL,WS4 1PX
Amendment to planning permission 14/0492/FL for the erection of a 3 bay enclosed car wash.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2015-03-27
View full details - - Heath Service Station,141 Lichfield Road,Walsall,WS4 1PX
Re-alignment of kerbing and increased parking area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2015-03-27
View full details - - Heath Service Station,141 Lichfield Road,Walsall,WS4 1PX
Resubmission of 14/0724/FL - Variation of Condition 13 of planning permission 07/0838/FL (re-instatement of former filling station) to allow 24 hour opening.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2014-10-07
View full details - - 141 - HEATH SERVICE STATION,LICHFIELD ROAD,WALSALL
Removal of condition 13 of planning permission 07/0838/FL (re-instatement of former filling station) to allow 24 hour opening.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2014-05-15
View full details - - HEATH SERVICE STATION,141 LICHFIELD ROAD,SHELFIELD,WALSALL,WS4 1PX
Erection of 3 bay car-wash.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2014-04-23
View full details - - 14 LEIGHS ROAD,WALSALL,WS4 1BX
First floor side extension off existing ground floor extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2013-05-14
View full details - - HEATH SERVICE STATION,141 LICHFIELD ROAD,WALSALL,WS4 1PX
Extension to sales building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2013-02-26
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A brief summary of High Heath in West Midlands
High Heath, situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall in the West Midlands, is a residential area that forms part of Shelfield. Located northeast of Walsall and west of Aldridge, it features a mix of residential estates and a small shopping precinct on Spring Lane, along with two active churches on Mill Road and Green Lane. Additionally, the area includes a former Primitive Methodist Church on Coronation Road/Broad Way, now converted into a private residence, providing a blend of community and history relevant to potential planning applications.
Property prices in High Heath show an average sale price of £253,660, 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 High Heath a particularly low-crime area.
High Heath has one conservation area within its boundaries: Pelsall Common. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 High Heath includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Jockey Fields SSSI, Swan Pool & The Swag SSSI, Stubbers Green Bog SSSI. 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, High Heath 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 High Heath
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near High Heath. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 High Heath.
At 67 days on average, decisions near High Heath slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near High Heath were full planning applications (12), outline applications (5), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 52% 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, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Shelfield planning applications
- Heath End planning applications
- Vigo planning applications
- Rushall planning applications
- Pelsall planning applications
- Goscote planning applications
- Walsall Wood planning applications
- Stubber's Green planning applications
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.