Lapal, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lapal, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Lapal
Lapal is a residential area in Halesowen, located in the Dudley district of the West Midlands, near the Birmingham border. Predominantly developed between 1930 and 1980, it features a mix of housing, including the expansive Abbeyfields estate established in the late 1970s. The area is bordered by the Lapal Canal to the east and the M5 motorway to the north, making it an interesting location for planning applications related to residential development and infrastructure.
District: Dudley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £274,620 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dudley
- Parliamentary constituency: Halesowen
- LSOA: Dudley 030C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lapal.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lapal.
- 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 Lapal based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Lapal.
- - 60, CARTERS LANE, HALESOWEN, B62 0BS
First floor side & rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 112, MANOR ABBEY ROAD, HALESOWEN, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 0AA
Rear single storey extension with associated landscaping and paving to form new patio area, garage conversion with new bay window to front elevation, new porch area and driveway alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 70, MANOR LANE, HALESOWEN, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 8QG
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 4, BOURNE AVENUE, HALESOWEN, B62 0DL
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a projection of 3.65m from rear wall, 2.75m to eaves and 2.75m maximum height
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 35, HIPLANDS ROAD, HALESOWEN, B62 0AE
First floor side extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 15, Manor Abbey Road, Halesowen, B62 0AQ
First floor side extension and single storey front extension with garage conversion and front canopy
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 21, PRIORY ROAD, HALESOWEN, B62 0BZ
New front driveway and boundary treatment
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 61, MANOR ABBEY ROAD, HALESOWEN, B62 0AH
Provision of front access ramp
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 35, STENNELS AVENUE, HALESOWEN, B62 8QJ
Householder Local Development Order for two storey side extension and single sto
Status: Conditions | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 54, STENNELS AVENUE, HALESOWEN, B62 8QJ
Single and two storey side extension with new canopy at front, single storey rea
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 19, PRIORY ROAD, HALESOWEN, B62 0BZ
Crown reduce 1 Tulip tree by 2-3m with slight crown raise on one side to rebalan
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-07-24
View full details - - 48, CARTERS LANE, HALESOWEN, B62 0BS
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a pro
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 54, STENNELS AVENUE, HALESOWEN, B62 8QJ
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a pro
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - 88, Manor Lane, Halesowen, B62 8QG
Single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Lapal in West Midlands
Lapal is a residential area in Halesowen, located in the Dudley district of the West Midlands, near the Birmingham border. Predominantly developed between 1930 and 1980, it features a mix of housing, including the expansive Abbeyfields estate established in the late 1970s. The area is bordered by the Lapal Canal to the east and the M5 motorway to the north, making it an interesting location for planning applications related to residential development and infrastructure. It sits within the Dudley district.
Property prices in Lapal show an average sale price of £274,620, 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 Lapal a particularly low-crime area.
Lapal has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Lapal includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Leasowes SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Lapal 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 Lapal
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Lapal. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Lapal.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lapal were full planning applications (18), outline applications (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 69% 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, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was 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.
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