Willenhall (CV3), West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Willenhall (CV3), West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Willenhall (CV3) are administered by Coventry City Council. View the full Coventry City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Willenhall (CV3)
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. Situated on the River Tame, it lies strategically between Wolverhampton and Walsall, with the M6 motorway at Junction 10 providing access to the area. Its proximity to major towns and transport links makes Willenhall an important consideration for planning applications and development opportunities within 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: Coventry
- Parliamentary constituency: Coventry South
- LSOA: Coventry 040A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Willenhall (CV3).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Willenhall (CV3).
- 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 (CV3) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Willenhall (CV3).
- - 251 Stretton Avenue, Coventry, CV3 3HQ
Non-material amendment - garage window/pitched roof; to planning permission PL/2024/0002314/HHA granted on 13/01/2025 for Erection of single storey rear extension and garage conversion
Type: Amendment | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Land At Wroxhall Drive, Coventry, CV3 3GB
Submission of details to discharge conditions 7-construction management plan; 9-habitat enhancement measures; 10-nesting bird activity and 11-materials samples: imposed on planning permission PL/2023/
Type: Conditions | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Willenhall Brookstray Park Flecknose Street, Coventry, Cv3 3at, COVENTRY
Creation of new play zone
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 13 Euston Crescent, Coventry, CV3 3AS
Erection of two storey side and single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 31 Gunton Avenue, Coventry, CV3 3AF
Submission of details to discharge condition 4 (in part) -Written Scheme of Investigation: imposed on planning permission PL/2025/0001557/HHA for single storey rear extension granted 01.12.25
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Coventry | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 4 Manor Hall Mews, Coventry, CV3 3NB
Erection of a rear extension to form a ground floor WC
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2025-08-10
View full details - - 103 St James Lane, Coventry, CV3 3FW
Retrospective Permission for the re-build of existing rear extension comprising 3 existing flats including relocation of access to the rear.
Type: Full | Council: Coventry | Date: 2023-11-30
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A brief summary of Willenhall (CV3) 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. Situated on the River Tame, it lies strategically between Wolverhampton and Walsall, with the M6 motorway at Junction 10 providing access to the area. Its proximity to major towns and transport links makes Willenhall an important consideration for planning applications and development opportunities within the region.
Property prices in Willenhall (CV3) 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 (CV3) a particularly low-crime area.
Willenhall (CV3) has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Willenhall (CV3) includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Willenhall (CV3)
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Willenhall (CV3). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 119 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Willenhall (CV3) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 119 days, decisions near Willenhall (CV3) take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Willenhall (CV3) were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.
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