The Knowle, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Knowle, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in The Knowle are administered by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £228,710 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sandwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Smethwick
- LSOA: Sandwell 033C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Knowle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Knowle.
- 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 Knowle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
195 planning applications found near The Knowle.
- - Land At The Junction Of Tippity Green Dudley Road Rowley Regis
Proposed discharge of conditions 7 (acoustic glazing), 10 (landscaping), 11 (EV charging) and 14 (external lighting) of planning permission DC/22/67817.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Edwin Richards Quarry Portway Road Rowley Regis
Non-material amendment for planning permission DC/23/67924
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Land At Hawes Lane/Stanford Drive Rowley Regis
Non-material amendment for planning permission DC/21/66305.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Edwin Richards Quarry Portway Road Rowley Regis
Proposed discharge of condition 13 of planning permission DC/23/67924
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 19 St Johns Avenue Rowley Regis B65 8AL
Proposed single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 44 Brickhouse Road Rowley Regis B65 8HB
Proposed raising of ground levels to create driveway with retaining walls, steps and handrails to front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 93 Brickhouse Road Rowley Regis B65 8HA
Demolition of existing side/rear extension and proposed new two storey side/rear extension, front canopy and driveway.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Land To The Side Of 57 Harvest Road Rowley Regis B65 8EW
Proposed two storey apartment block comprising of 9 No. self-contained apartments with parking and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - 35 Woolpack Close Rowley Regis B65 8HY
Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to 5 No. person HMO (Lawful Development Certificate)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 46 Siviters Lane Rowley Regis B65 8DN
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Land At Hawes Lane/Stanford Drive Rowley Regis
Non-material amendment for planning permission DC/21/66305 for alterations to house type H10.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - 44 Brickhouse Road Rowley Regis B65 8HB
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.6m L x 3.0m H (2.8m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - 46 Siviters Lane Rowley Regis B65 8DN
Proposed variation of condition 1 of planning permission DC/23/68483 (Proposed 1 No. bungalow to rear garden). Amendments to ground floor layout, fenestration alterations and rear dormer window.
Status: Conditions | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - Sandwell And West Birmingham NHS Trust Rowley Regis Community Hospital Moor Lane Rowley Regis B65 8DA
Proposed installation of 593 No. solar panels and 5 No. inverters to existing pitched roof planes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - 40 Siviters Lane Rowley Regis B65 8DP
Retention of two/single storey rear extensions, first floor rear balcony/terrace with balustrades, raising of roof height, loft infill extension and loft conversion, external render and fenestration a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-05-29
View full details - - Land Adjacent 39 Harvest Road Rowley Regis B65 8EW
Proposed two storey building comprising of 2 No. 1 bedroom self-contained flats (Revision to planning application DC/25/70213)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - 69 - 71 Dudley Road Rowley Regis B65 8JL
Retention of two storey rear extension, cantilevered side extension, first floor balcony with balustrades, external staircase, loft conversion, 2 No. dormer windows and fenestration alterations to rea
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 35 Woolpack Close Rowley Regis B65 8HY
Proposed single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Land At The Junction Of Tippity Green Dudley Road Rowley Regis
Proposed discharge of conditions 3, 4, 6, 12, 13 and 15 of planning permission DC/22/67817.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-01-27
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 39 Harvest Road Rowley Regis B65 8EW
Proposed 1 No. detached residential dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-01-23
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A brief summary of The Knowle in West Midlands
The Knowle is a settlement located in West Midlands, England.
Property prices in The Knowle show an average sale price of £228,710, 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 The Knowle a particularly low-crime area.
The Knowle has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Windmill End, No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Knowle 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 The Knowle
In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near The Knowle. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. The Knowle maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 57 days on average, decisions near The Knowle slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near The Knowle were full planning applications (38), outline applications (13), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 63 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 37 applications
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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.