Willenhall (WV13), West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Willenhall (WV13), West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · Town
Planning applications in Willenhall (WV13) are administered by Wolverhampton City Council. View the full Wolverhampton City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Willenhall (WV13)
Willenhall is a market town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, West Midlands, with a population of 49,587 as of the 2021 Census. Positioned along the River Tame, it serves as a link between Wolverhampton and Walsall, and is adjacent to South Staffordshire. The town is easily accessible via the M6 motorway at Junction 10, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,980 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wolverhampton
- Parliamentary constituency: Wolverhampton South East
- LSOA: Wolverhampton 022A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Willenhall (WV13).
- 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 Willenhall (WV13) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Willenhall (WV13).
- - THE SITE OF THE FORMER PRINCE OF WALES PUBLIC HOUSE BUILDING, 55 WALSALL STREET, WILLENHALL, WV13 2DU
Application to discharge Conditions 3 (Historic Building Survey), 5, 8, 10 (Site, Cycle and Bin Details) and 7 (Noise Impact Assessment) of planning permission 22/1346 as amended by S73 application 24
Type: Conditions | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - ST MARYS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, LEVESON STREET, WILLENHALL, WV13 1DA
Full planning application for the resurfacing of existing car park with proposed associated soakaway drainage.
Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - SITES AT TEMPLE BAR, CEMETERY ROAD, VILLERS STREET, NEW HALL STREET AND FORMER INGERSOLL RAND ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE, MOAT STREET, WV13 1SZ
Full planning application for 109 dwellings, car parking and all associated ancillary works (Affects PROW Will61).
Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - FORMER WILLENHALL POLICE STATION, JOHN STREET, WILLENHALL, WV13 1PJ
Section 73 application to vary condition two of planning permission 24/1335 for the construction of two additional dwellings (2 x one-bedroom) at second floor level and amend the proposed layout to co
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - OPPOSITE TO GLYNN HOUSE, WOLVERHAMPTON STREET, WILLENHALL, WV13 2PS
Notification under the electronic communication code for 1 x 10m new wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - DALE HOUSE, BILSTON STREET, WILLENHALL, WV13 2AW
Listed Building Consent for the restoration of stairs and restoring the ceiling of the cellar.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 6-11, RILEY STREET, WILLENHALL, WV13 1RH
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed change of use from existing offices (use class E(g)) to a state-funded school (use class F1(a)) on a temporary basis for a period not exceeding two academ
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Walsall | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - S AND S PALLETS, 7-18, NEWHALL STREET, WILLENHALL, WV13 1LQ
Demolition of existing light industrial Storage Unit and Erection of 24 Residential Apartments on associated land and adjacent car park area at New Hall Street, Willenhall, WV13 1LQ
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - 4, PARKES STREET, WILLENHALL, WV13 2LP
Proposed two storey side extension and single storey front porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - Jnc of Pinson Road and Highfield, Wolverhampton Street, Walsall, WV13 2PS
11m pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - 2 Walsall Road, Willenhall, WV13 2EH
Proposed construction of 3 no. new three bed houses with rooms in the roof and front dormer windows and associated parking (resubmission of 20/1575)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Willenhall (WV13) in West Midlands
Willenhall is a market town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, West Midlands, with a population of 49,587 as of the 2021 Census. Positioned along the River Tame, it serves as a link between Wolverhampton and Walsall, and is adjacent to South Staffordshire. The town is easily accessible via the M6 motorway at Junction 10, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Property prices in Willenhall (WV13) show an average sale price of £197,980, 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 Willenhall (WV13) a particularly low-crime area.
Willenhall (WV13) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Willenhall. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Willenhall (WV13) 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 Willenhall (WV13)
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Willenhall (WV13). Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Willenhall (WV13).
At 57 days on average, decisions near Willenhall (WV13) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Willenhall (WV13) were full planning applications (6), amendments (3), telecoms (3). 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, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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