Palfrey, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Palfrey, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Palfrey are administered by Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Palfrey
Palfrey is a neighbourhood within the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall in the West Midlands, spanning 3.68 square kilometres, or 3.5% of the borough's total area. This vibrant area is of interest for those researching planning applications, as it plays a significant role in the local development landscape.
Population: 17,398
District: Walsall
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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 030A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Palfrey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Palfrey.
- 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 Palfrey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Palfrey.
- - 51, WESTON STREET, WALSALL, WS1 4EQ
Prior approval for a larger home extension for a single storey rear extension. Measuring 6.0 metres deep from the original rear elevation, 3.0 metres total height and 3.0 metres high at the eaves meas
Type: Outline | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - 17-19, WEDNESBURY ROAD, WALSALL, WS1 3RU
Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/0077 to amend window units to new double glazed black units.
Type: Amendment | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 4A, HIGHGATE ROAD, WALSALL, WS1 3JH
Prior approval for a larger home extension for a single storey rear extension. Measuring [X] metres deep from the original rear elevation, [X] metres total height and [X] metres high at the eaves meas
Type: Outline | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - AAINA WOMENS GROUP, AAINA COMMUNITY HUB, BATH ROAD, WALSALL, WS1 3BS
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 of planning permission 21/1789 to amend approved plans to include removal of balconies to rear, amend fenestrations to front and rear, amend entrance porch,
Type: Conditions | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 104 AND 106 SANDWELL STREET, WALSALL, WS1 3EG
Full planning application for a two storey rear extension to 104 and 106 Sandwell Street (resubmission of planning application 25/0637).
Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 55C, HIGHGATE ROAD, WALSALL, WS1 3JE
Full planning application for a single storey rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 40, HIGHGATE ROAD, WALSALL, WS1 3JH
Section 73 application to vary condition 3 of planning permission 24/1646 to apply insulated render on external walls.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 5, COLLINS STREET, WALSALL, WS1 4BD
Retropsective full planning application for a single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-06-07
View full details - - 42, REDHOUSE STREET, WALSALL, WS1 4BE
Prior approval for a larger home extension for a single storey rear extension, 6.00 metres deep from the original rear elevation, 2.95 metres maximum height measured externally from the natural ground
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 40, HIGHGATE ROAD, WALSALL, WS1 3JH
Full planning application for the partial demolition of existing rear extensions and rear dormer for the construction of a two storey rear extension, first floor rear extension, two single storey rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 5, HIGHGATE AVENUE, WALSALL, WS1 3BH
Lawful Development Certificate for a change of use from residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to Children’s Care Home (Use Class C2) to accommodate care for 1no person and 2no. carers.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - SANDWELL VILLAS, SANDWELL STREET, WALSALL, WS1 3ED
Demolition of single storey outbuilding to be replaced with a green area. Replacement of existing brick boundary wall along the Highgate Road side boundary and front alleyway boundary with a new brick
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - BUCURESTI MINI MARKET, 19-20, CALDMORE GREEN, WALSALL, WS1 3RL
Installation 9M medium wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-09-15
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A brief summary of Palfrey in West Midlands
Palfrey is a neighbourhood within the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall in the West Midlands, spanning 3.68 square kilometres, or 3.5% of the borough's total area. This vibrant area is of interest for those researching planning applications, as it plays a significant role in the local development landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 17,398. It sits within the Walsall district.
Property prices in Palfrey 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 Palfrey a particularly low-crime area.
Palfrey has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Caldmore Green, Bradford Street, Lichfield Street, Highgate, Bridge Street, Church Hill, Walsall Locks, Arboretum. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Palfrey 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 Palfrey
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Palfrey. Of these, 46% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 Palfrey.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Palfrey were full planning applications (20), outline applications (10), amendments (5). Full planning applications account for 49% 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, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.
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