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Planning in High Heath

Approved
84%
16 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Walsall Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around High Heath

Postcode districts

WS4 35 applications in the last 12 monthsWS3 34 applications in the last 12 monthsWS1 56 applications in the last 12 monthsWS5 62 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council

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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.

Property prices in High Heath show an average sale price of £253,660, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near High Heath, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near High Heath. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), amendments (4), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near High Heath?
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near High Heath. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near High Heath?
The average planning decision time near High Heath is 70 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 High Heath?
The planning approval rate near High Heath is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near High Heath?
The most common type of planning application near High Heath is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near High Heath?
You can search and track planning applications near High Heath on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.