King's Hill, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near King's Hill, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in King's Hill are administered by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About King's Hill
Wednesbury is a market town in the Sandwell district of the West Midlands, England, historically part of Staffordshire. Nestled near the River Tame, it lies approximately 5 miles southeast of Wolverhampton, 3 miles southwest of Walsall, and 7 miles northwest of Birmingham. As of the 2021 Census, Wednesbury's built-up area has a population of 20,313, making it a significant location for planning applications within the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £198,869 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sandwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Tipton and Wednesbury
- LSOA: Sandwell 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near King's Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near King's Hill.
- 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 King's Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near King's Hill.
- - Cottage Spring 106 Franchise Street Wednesbury WS10 9RG
Proposed discharge of conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 of planning permission DC/24/70123.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - EXOL LUBRICANTS LIMITED, ALL SAINTS ROAD, DARLASTON, WEDNESBURY, WS10 9LL
Full planning application for a demolition of existing boundary wall and construction of a new wall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 184 Franchise Street Wednesbury WS10 9RH
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 3.70m L x 3.20m H (3.20m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 30 Beech Road Wednesbury WS10 9NS
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 4.00m H (2.30m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - The Forge 144 Franchise Street Wednesbury WS10 9RG
Proposed loft conversion, and change of use of first floor from drinking establishment (Sui Generis) to 8 Bed HMO (Sui Generis) (previous planning permission DC/17/61152).
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - 5 Beebee Road Wednesbury WS10 9RY
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.00m L x 3.16m H (2.85m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - KINGS HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL, OLD PARK ROAD, DARLASTON, WEDNESBURY, WS10 9JG
Full planning application for a single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 86A, WALSALL ROAD, DARLASTON, WEDNESBURY, WS10 9JT
Prior approval for a larger home extension for a single storey flat roofed rear extension, 6.00 metres deep from the original rear elevation, 3.60 metres maximum height measured externally from the na
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-09-19
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A brief summary of King's Hill in West Midlands
Wednesbury is a market town in the Sandwell district of the West Midlands, England, historically part of Staffordshire. Nestled near the River Tame, it lies approximately 5 miles southeast of Wolverhampton, 3 miles southwest of Walsall, and 7 miles northwest of Birmingham. As of the 2021 Census, Wednesbury's built-up area has a population of 20,313, making it a significant location for planning applications within the region.
Property prices in King's Hill show an average sale price of £198,869, 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 King's Hill a particularly low-crime area.
King's Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Darlaston, Market Place. 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.
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Planning Activity in King's Hill
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near King's Hill. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 King's Hill.
At 61 days on average, decisions near King's Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near King's Hill were full planning applications (17), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.