Search Shelfield planning applications
13 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Shelfield · updated daily · Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 27, Spring Road, Shelfield, Walsall, WS4 1QQAwaiting decisionLawful Development Certificate for an existing use of 27 Spring Road as a 6-bedroom use class C4 House of Multiple Occupation.Certificate: Lawful DevelopmentReceived 5 Nov 202626/1284
- 83, Leighs Road, Pelsall, Walsall, WS4 1BZAwaiting decisionFull planning application for a bay window beneath existing canopy roof.Full Application: HouseholderReceived 29 Sep 202626/1122
- 97, Lichfield Road, Shelfield, Walsall, WS4 1PUAwaiting decisionFull planning application for the conversion of conservatory to a bedroom and a two-storey rear extension.Full Application: HouseholderReceived 24 Sep 202626/1008
- 115, Mill Road, Walsall, WS4 1BUSection 73 application to vary condition 2 and 4 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 23/0711 to change from a garage to a room.Section 73: Removal or Variation of ConditionsReceived 7 Jul 202626/0800
- 9, Somerfield Close, Shelfield, Walsall, WS4 1PPApprovedFull planning application for a single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory.Full Application: HouseholderReceived 9 Jun 2026Decided 11 Aug 202626/0676
Planning in Shelfield
- Approved
- 84%
- 16 of 18 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shelfield in the last 24 months, from Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Shelfield
Postcode districts
WS4 35 applications in the last 12 monthsWS3 34 applications in the last 12 monthsWS1 56 applications in the last 12 monthsWS5 62 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Shelfield
Shelfield is a historic village located in the borough of Walsall, West Midlands, England, and is adjacent to the suburbs of Walsall Wood and Rushall. The village's name, derived from the Anglo-Saxon term "Skelfeld," means sloping ground or field, reflecting its landscape. This area's rich history and proximity to urban centres make it a noteworthy location for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Shelfield 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 Shelfield 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 Shelfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Shelfield has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shelfield 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 Shelfield, 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, 25 planning applications were submitted near Shelfield. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (12), amendments (4), outline applications (3).