Warley Woods, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Warley Woods, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Warley Woods
Warley Woods is a 100-acre public park located in the Warley district of Smethwick, Sandwell, within the West Midlands. Originally designed by landscape architect Humphry Repton, the park has been designated as Grade II listed by English Heritage since September 1994, highlighting its special historic interest. This designation may influence planning applications in the area, particularly those related to conservation and development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £211,142 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sandwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Smethwick
- LSOA: Sandwell 028A
Crime Statistics
317 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 151
- vehicle-crime: 32
- criminal-damage-arson: 24
- shoplifting: 24
- other-theft: 19
- public-order: 14
- burglary: 13
- possession-of-weapons: 13
- drugs: 8
- other-crime: 6
- anti-social-behaviour: 5
- robbery: 5
- theft-from-the-person: 3
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Warley Woods.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Warley 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 Warley Woods based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Warley Woods.
- - 49 Abbey Road Smethwick B67 5LG
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.00m H (2.40 to eaves)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 22 Sydney Road Smethwick B67 5QQ
Proposed two storey side and single storey front/side/rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 67 Woodbourne Road Smethwick B67 5NB
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Rear Of 21 St Marys Road Smethwick B67 5DQ
Proposed 1 No. residential dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 66 Three Shires Oak Road Smethwick B67 5BU
Proposed change of use from retail shop to 1 No. self-contained apartment.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 69 Woodbourne Road Smethwick B67 5NB
Proposed front porch and existing 2 No. front rooflights (Lawful Development Certificate).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 118 Abbey Road Smethwick B67 5LP
Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to 6 person HMO with single storey rear extension, loft conversion and rear dormer window (Lawful Development Certificate).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 87 Milcote Road Smethwick B67 5BG
Refurbishment, loft conversion and rear dormer window to facilitate a 6 No. bedroom 6 No. person occupancy HMO (Lawful Development Certificate).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - 75 Woodbourne Road Smethwick B67 5NB
Proposed two storey side/rear and single storey front/rear extensions (Re-submission of planning permission DC/21/66101).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 22 Sydney Road Smethwick B67 5QQ
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.000m L x 2.925m H (2.925m to eaves)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 81 Milcote Road Smethwick B67 5BG
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.662m H (2.525m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 65 Galton Road Smethwick B67 5JX
Proposed single storey side/rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 89 Upper St Marys Road Smethwick B67 5JN
Proposed demolition of existing utility room and fenestration alterations to rear (Lawful Development Certificate)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 10A Abbey Road Smethwick B67 5RD
Proposed part change of use at ground floor and first/second floors from residential dwelling to 5 No. bedroom HMO (Lawful Development Certificate).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2024-01-24
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A brief summary of Warley Woods in West Midlands
Warley Woods is a 100-acre public park located in the Warley district of Smethwick, Sandwell, within the West Midlands. Originally designed by landscape architect Humphry Repton, the park has been designated as Grade II listed by English Heritage since September 1994, highlighting its special historic interest. This designation may influence planning applications in the area, particularly those related to conservation and development.
Property prices in Warley Woods show an average sale price of £211,142, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Warley Woods area recorded 317 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Warley Woods has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: High Street and Crocketts Lane, Barnsley Road. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Warley Woods includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Warley 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 Warley Woods
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Warley Woods. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Warley Woods.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Warley Woods slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Warley Woods were full planning applications (21), outline applications (18), amendments (6). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 45 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.
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