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12 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Leighswood · updated daily · Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council

Planning in Leighswood

Approved
68%
49 of 68 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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Around Leighswood

Postcode districts

WS9 89 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 Leighswood

Leighswood is a settlement located in West Midlands, England.

Property prices in Leighswood show an average sale price of £253,660, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Leighswood area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Leighswood a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Leighswood has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Leighswood 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 Leighswood, 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, 85 planning applications were submitted near Leighswood. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (39), tree works (12), amendments (11). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Leighswood?
In the last 24 months, 85 planning applications were submitted near Leighswood. The approval rate is 68%.
How long do planning decisions take near Leighswood?
The average planning decision time near Leighswood is 79 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 Leighswood?
The planning approval rate near Leighswood is 68%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Leighswood?
The most common type of planning application near Leighswood is full planning applications, with 39 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Leighswood?
You can search and track planning applications near Leighswood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.