How long do planning decisions take near The Knowle?

The average planning decision time near The Knowle is 64 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 Knowle?

The planning approval rate near The Knowle is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Knowle?

The most common type of planning application near The Knowle is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Knowle?

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The Knowle, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Knowle, West Midlands.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £211,820 (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 2026-02.

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

10 planning applications found near The Knowle.

- 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
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- 19 St Johns Avenue Rowley Regis B65 8AL
Proposed single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-03-02
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- 44 Brickhouse Road Rowley Regis B65 8HB
Proposed raising of ground levels to create driveway with retaining walls, steps and handrails to front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-09
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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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- Land At 61 Harvest Road Rowley Regis B65 8EL
Proposed two storey dwelling (Outline application with all matters reserved).
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2023-10-12
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- 46 Siviters Lane Rowley Regis B65 8DN
Proposed 1 No. bungalow to rear garden.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2023-07-19
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- 28 Farm Road Rowley Regis B65 8ER
Proposed alterations to front garden to include a new driveway and wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2023-04-28
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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 £211,820, 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.

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Planning Activity in The Knowle

In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near The Knowle. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near The Knowle.

At 64 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 (17), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 55% 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, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.

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