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Planning in The Woods

Approved
96%
23 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around The Woods

Postcode districts

WS10 140 applications in the last 12 monthsWS1 56 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

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About The Woods

The Woods is a settlement located in West Midlands, England.

Property prices in The Woods show an average sale price of £198,869, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the The Woods 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 Woods a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near The Woods, 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, 57 planning applications were submitted near The Woods. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were outline applications (11), full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near The Woods?
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near The Woods. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near The Woods?
The average planning decision time near The Woods is 54 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 Woods?
The planning approval rate near The Woods is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near The Woods?
The most common type of planning application near The Woods is outline applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near The Woods?
You can search and track planning applications near The Woods on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.