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Planning in Wednesbury

Approved
90%
63 of 67 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Wednesbury

Wednesbury is a market town in the Sandwell district of the West Midlands, historically part of Staffordshire, and is located near the River Tame within the Black Country. Situated approximately 5 miles southeast of Wolverhampton, 3 miles southwest of Walsall, and 7 miles northwest of Birmingham, Wednesbury had a population of 20,313 as of the 2021 Census. This vibrant town offers various opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its growth and development within the region.

Property prices in Wednesbury show an average sale price of £198,869, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Wednesbury 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, Wednesbury 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 Wednesbury, 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, 126 planning applications were submitted near Wednesbury. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (42), outline applications (16), discharge of conditions (8). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wednesbury?
In the last 24 months, 126 planning applications were submitted near Wednesbury. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wednesbury?
The average planning decision time near Wednesbury is 58 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 Wednesbury?
The planning approval rate near Wednesbury is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wednesbury?
The most common type of planning application near Wednesbury is full planning applications, with 42 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wednesbury?
You can search and track planning applications near Wednesbury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.