How long do planning decisions take near The Woods?

The average planning decision time near The Woods is 62 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 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near The Woods is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Woods?

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The Woods, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Woods, West Midlands.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £209,360 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Sandwell
Parliamentary constituency: Tipton and Wednesbury
LSOA: Sandwell 005C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Woods.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Woods.

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 Woods based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near The Woods.

- 6 Bromfield Crescent Wednesbury WS10 0TS
Proposed single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-04-21
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- 14 Gloucester Road Wednesbury WS10 0TX
Proposed single storey rear extension (Lawful Development Certificate).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-03-13
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- 32 Hillary Avenue Wednesbury WS10 0HE
Proposed single storey rear extension and raising of roof height at side.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-03-03
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- 252 Crankhall Lane Wednesbury WS10 0DZ
Proposed single storey rear extension: measuring 6.00m L x 3.00m H (3.00m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-24
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- 4 Elizabeth Avenue Wednesbury WS10 0TG
Proposed single storey rear extension: measuring 5.70m L x 2.90m H (2.90m to eaves)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-20
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- 13 Hillary Avenue Wednesbury WS10 0HE
Proposed single storey rear extension: measuring 6.00m L x 3.48m H (2.87m to eaves)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-01-02
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- Land To Rear High Point Academy Friar Park Road Wednesbury
Proposed variation of conditions 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17 and 18 of planning application DC/23/68742 (Proposed 105 dwellings with associated public open space) to facilitate a change
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-09-29
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- 6 Gloucester Road Wednesbury WS10 0TX
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.70m H (2.70m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-08-08
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- 1 Devon Road Wednesbury WS10 0RU
Proposed change of use from dwellinghouse to residential home for up to two children (Lawful Development Certificate).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-08-07
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- 22 Mcdougall Road Wednesbury WS10 0TH
Proposed single storey side and rear extension, and porch extension, with canopy.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-06-20
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- Coronation Road Post Office 86 Coronation Road Wednesbury WS10 0TJ
Proposed extension of entrance door and roller shutter.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-05-15
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A brief summary of The Woods in West Midlands

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

Property prices in The Woods show an average sale price of £209,360, 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 Woods a particularly low-crime area.

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.

Planning Activity in The Woods

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near The Woods. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. The Woods maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 62 days on average, decisions near The Woods slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near The Woods were full planning applications (10), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 7 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

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