The Chuckery, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Chuckery, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About The Chuckery
The Chuckery, located in Walsall, West Midlands, was historically significant as a cricket and football ground. It served as the home pitch for Walsall Swifts and Walsall Town football clubs until their merger in 1888, after which it became the venue for the newly formed Walsall Town Swifts club. This area may be of interest for planning applications related to sports facilities and community development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Walsall
- Parliamentary constituency: Walsall and Bloxwich
- LSOA: Walsall 030F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Chuckery.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Chuckery.
- 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 The Chuckery based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near The Chuckery.
- - CHAMBERLAIN AND HILL LTD, CHUCKERY ROAD, WALSALL, WS1 2DU
Full planning application for the retrospective demolition of existing buildings and erection of 70 dwellings, including 15no. apartments, access and associated works.
Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 57, LINCOLN ROAD, WALSALL, WS1 2DW
Full planning application for a proposed two storey front extension; first floor rear extension; changes to the roof, including a roof height increase and chimney removal, to accomodate a loft convers
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 2, CRABTREE ROAD, WALSALL, WS1 2RY
Full planning application for a single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage to habitable room with new fenestration to front elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 127, WALHOUSE ROAD, WALSALL, WS1 2BE
Retrospective planning application for two storey side extension, single storey front extension, first floor rear extension and loft extension to facilitate loft conversion.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-09-13
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A brief summary of The Chuckery in West Midlands
The Chuckery, located in Walsall, West Midlands, was historically significant as a cricket and football ground. It served as the home pitch for Walsall Swifts and Walsall Town football clubs until their merger in 1888, after which it became the venue for the newly formed Walsall Town Swifts club. This area may be of interest for planning applications related to sports facilities and community development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes The Chuckery a particularly low-crime area.
The Chuckery has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lichfield Street, Highgate, Bridge Street, Church Hill, Arboretum, 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 The Chuckery includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Daw End Railway Cutting SSSI. 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 The Chuckery
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near The Chuckery. Of these, 44% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 The Chuckery.
At 69 days on average, decisions near The Chuckery slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near The Chuckery were full planning applications (14), tree works (6), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 47% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
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