Rushall, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rushall, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Rushall
Rushall, a historic village in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, West Midlands, is situated along the key thoroughfare connecting Walsall and Lichfield. While its roots trace back to the Domesday Book, significant development has primarily occurred since the 1920s. Previously part of Staffordshire, Rushall became integrated into the Walsall district, following the amalgamation of the Aldridge-Brownhills Urban District. This background makes Rushall an area of interest for planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £221,934 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Walsall
- Parliamentary constituency: Walsall and Bloxwich
- LSOA: Walsall 024B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rushall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rushall.
- 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 Rushall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
118 planning applications found near Rushall.
- - LAND AT 212, BARNS LANE, RUSHALL, WALSALL, WS4 1HJ
Full planning application for the demolition of existing dwelling and buildings, erection of 81 affordable homes, access onto Barns Lane, landscaping, and associated works.
Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 20, FENBOURNE CLOSE, WS4 1XD
Resubmission of planning application 25/0137 for a first floor rear extension and a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 93, BARNS LANE, RUSHALL, WALSALL, WS4 1HH
Full planning application for a single storey side and front extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 37, LICHFIELD ROAD, RUSHALL, WALSALL, WS4 1NP
Full planning application for the demolition of existing three-bedroom detached dwelling and erection of a replacement three-bedroom detached dwelling with associated existing parking, and amenity spa
Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 132, BARNS LANE, RUSHALL, WALSALL, WS4 1HF
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed change of use from a residential dwelling (use class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (HMO) use class (C4) for up to six tenants with shared faciliti
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - 253, LICHFIELD ROAD, SHELFIELD, WALSALL, WS4 1PJ
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 36, QUEENS ROAD, RUSHALL, WALSALL, WS4 1HY
Full planning application for a single storey front extension and side car port.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 40, THE PARKWAY, SHELFIELD, WALSALL, WS4 1XB
Full planning application for a first floor side extension, single storey rear extension with internal alterations and a porch extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - 20, FENBOURNE CLOSE, SHELFIELD, WALSALL, WS4 1XD
Full planning application for a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - - 18, FENBOURNE CLOSE, SHELFIELD, WALSALL, WS4 1XD
Full planning application for the demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-04-21
View full details - - SHELFIELD SERVICE STATION, LICHFIELD ROAD, SHELFIELD, WALSALL, WS4 1PQ
Full retrospective planning application for the installation of a Mitsubishi condenser unit to the rear of petrol filling station kiosk store.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-04-04
View full details - - 42 , The Parkway, Shelfield, Walsall, WS4 1XB
Full planning application for a first floor side extension and conversion of existing garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-03-18
View full details - - 20, FENBOURNE CLOSE, SHELFIELD, WALSALL, WS4 1XD
Full planning application for the demolition of existing conservatory and erection of double storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-03-12
View full details - - 60, THE PARKWAY, SHELFIELD, WALSALL, WS4 1XB
Full planning application for the erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-08-16
View full details - - FLAT ABOVE, 4, WILLOWS ROAD, SHELFIELD, WALSALL, WS4 1RD
Full planning application for the change of use of one dwellinghouse (Use class C3) into two dwellinghouses.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - 35, LICHFIELD ROAD, RUSHALL, WALSALL, WS4 1NP
Full planning application for a single storey front porch extension and garage conversion to provide fourth bedroom with en-suite.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-02-29
View full details - - Flat above, 4, WILLOWS ROAD, SHELFIELD, WALSALL, WS4 1RD
PRIOR APPROVAL: CLASS AA FOR THE SPLITTING OF A DWELLINGHOUSE CONSISTING OF 1 FLAT INTO 2 FLATS TO BE KNOWN AS FLAT 4B AND FLAT 4C
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-01-12
View full details - - GRASS VERGE, LICHFIELD ROAD, ADJACENT TO 1, PARKSTONE CLOSE, SHELFIELD, WALSALL, WS4 1QW
Application for Prior Approval Under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) – Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A - Proposed 15m 5G Telecoms Installat
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-07-27
View full details - - 9, WILLOWS ROAD, SHELFIELD, WALSALL, WS4 1RD
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-07-18
View full details - - 37, LICHFIELD ROAD, RUSHALL, WALSALL, WS4 1NP
Proposed two storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-02-17
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A brief summary of Rushall in West Midlands
Rushall, a historic village in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, West Midlands, is situated along the key thoroughfare connecting Walsall and Lichfield. While its roots trace back to the Domesday Book, significant development has primarily occurred since the 1920s. Previously part of Staffordshire, Rushall became integrated into the Walsall district, following the amalgamation of the Aldridge-Brownhills Urban District. This background makes Rushall an area of interest for planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Rushall show an average sale price of £221,934, 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 Rushall a particularly low-crime area.
Rushall has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Pelsall Common, Old Rushall. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Rushall includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Daw End Railway Cutting SSSI, Jockey Fields SSSI, Swan Pool & The Swag SSSI and 1 more. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Rushall
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Rushall. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Rushall.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Rushall slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Rushall were full planning applications (29), outline applications (7), telecoms (5). Full planning applications account for 64% 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, 44 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- Shelfield planning applications
- Daw End planning applications
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- Heath End planning applications
- Vigo planning applications
- Pelsall planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.