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Planning in The Chuckery

Approved
70%
54 of 69 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of The Chuckery in the last 24 months, from Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around The Chuckery

Postcode districts

WS1 56 applications in the last 12 monthsWS4 35 applications in the last 12 monthsWS5 62 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council

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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.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the The Chuckery 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 The Chuckery a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around The Chuckery has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Chuckery 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near The Chuckery, 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, 94 planning applications were submitted near The Chuckery. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (31), tree works (16), amendments (13). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near The Chuckery?
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near The Chuckery. The approval rate is 70%.
How long do planning decisions take near The Chuckery?
The average planning decision time near The Chuckery is 92 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near The Chuckery?
The planning approval rate near The Chuckery is 70%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near The Chuckery?
The most common type of planning application near The Chuckery is full planning applications, with 31 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near The Chuckery?
You can search and track planning applications near The Chuckery on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.