Shire Oak, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shire Oak, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Shire Oak
Shire Oak, located in the West Midlands, is steeped in English folklore, famously associated with the legendary shire oak tree that once served as a gathering place for ancient Anglo-Saxon assemblies. This historic site evokes memories of lively public meetings where communities would come together to voice their opinions, reflecting a rich cultural heritage that dates back to Saxon times. For those researching planning applications in the area, Shire Oak offers a unique blend of historical significance and community engagement.
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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: Lichfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Lichfield
- LSOA: Lichfield 006G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shire Oak.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shire Oak.
- 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 Shire Oak based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
98 planning applications found near Shire Oak.
- - 8, Lichfield Road, Sandhills, Walsall, WS9 9PE
Full planning application for single storey front extension, first floor roof extension with loft conversion, double storey rear extension creating new lower ground floor and proposed detached garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 87, CHESTER ROAD, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6DP
Full planning application for a single side and rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Shire Oak Quarry, Chester Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9DF
EIA Screening Opinion submitted to Staffordshire County Council in connection with proposals to not comply with (to vary) Condition 3 (To Extend The Mineral Cessation Date) of permission L.19/05/809 M
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 17, St Johns Road, Walsall, WS8 7AJ
Non-material amendment to planning permission 24/0802 to amend a corner window to a front facing window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-10-16
View full details - - 17 , St Johns Road, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 7AJ
Full planning permission for two storey and single storey side extension, loft conversion and part removal of front wall and gates to create new driveway .
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-07-04
View full details - - 151, CHESTER ROAD, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6DS
single storey side extension, single storey rear extension and single storey front porch extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-04-08
View full details - - 9, PEAKE ROAD, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 7BY
Prior approval for a larger home extension for a single storey pitched roofed rear extension, 4.00 metres deep from the original rear elevation, 3.20 metres maximum height measured externally from the
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-06-29
View full details - - 22 , Shire Oak Close, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9PG
Single storey side and rear flat roof extension with roof lanterns
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-04-18
View full details - - 96, FRIEZLAND LANE, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 7DA
Proposed Two Storey Rear Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-02-09
View full details - - 3, ST JOHNS ROAD, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 7AJ
Resubmission of: 22/0057 (First floor side extension and ground floor front porch extension). To include facing brickwork and render.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-01-17
View full details - - 32, HILLSIDE, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 7AE
First floor side extension (adjacent PROW NDA15)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2022-12-29
View full details - - ADJACENT TO 2, COLLINS ROAD, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 7AW
Installation of a new 10m wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Walsall | Date: 2022-10-27
View full details - - 147, CHESTER ROAD, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6DS
Prior approval for a larger home extension for a single storey flat roofed rear extension, 6.00 metres deep from the original rear elevation, 2.70 metres maximum height measured externally from the na
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Walsall | Date: 2022-10-07
View full details - - 147, CHESTER ROAD, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6DS
Prior approval for a larger home extension for a single storey rear extension, 6.00metres deep from the original rear elevation, 2.70metres maximum height measured externally from the natural ground l
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Walsall | Date: 2022-09-08
View full details - - 20, ST MARKS ROAD, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 7AQ
Certificate of proposed lawful developement for: Loft conversion with side and rear dormer and two roof lights on front elevation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Walsall | Date: 2022-07-12
View full details - - 3, ST JOHNS ROAD, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 7AJ
First floor side extension and ground floor front porch extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2022-01-13
View full details - - 123 , Chester Road, Walsall, WS8 6DS
Single storey side extension to form bedroom and shower room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2021-10-22
View full details - - 124, CHESTER ROAD, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6DT
Two storey side and front gable extension, single storey rear extensions with Internal alterations, changes to existing front porch and a rear facing dormer window to existing loft conversion.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2021-08-10
View full details - - 98, PEAKE ROAD, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 7BZ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2021-07-14
View full details - - 231, LICHFIELD ROAD, WALSALL, WS9 9PB
Part single and part two storey rear extension, two storey side extension and porch to front.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2021-06-11
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A brief summary of Shire Oak in West Midlands
Shire Oak, located in the West Midlands, is steeped in English folklore, famously associated with the legendary shire oak tree that once served as a gathering place for ancient Anglo-Saxon assemblies. This historic site evokes memories of lively public meetings where communities would come together to voice their opinions, reflecting a rich cultural heritage that dates back to Saxon times. For those researching planning applications in the area, Shire Oak offers a unique blend of historical significance and community engagement.
Property prices in Shire Oak 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 Shire Oak a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shire Oak 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 Shire Oak
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Shire Oak. Of these, 30% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Shire Oak.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Shire Oak slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Shire Oak were full planning applications (18), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (42% 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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