How long do planning decisions take near Wood Green?

The average planning decision time near Wood Green is 66 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 Wood Green?

The planning approval rate near Wood Green is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wood Green?

The most common type of planning application near Wood Green is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Wood Green, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wood Green, West Midlands.

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Planning applications in Wood Green are administered by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Wood Green

Wednesbury is a historic market town in the Sandwell district of the West Midlands, previously part of Staffordshire. Nestled near the River Tame, it lies 5 miles southeast of Wolverhampton, 3 miles southwest of Walsall, and 7 miles northwest of Birmingham. As of the 2021 Census, Wednesbury's built-up area has a population of 20,313, making it a vibrant community for planning applications and development opportunities.

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Area Information

Admin district: Sandwell
Parliamentary constituency: Tipton and Wednesbury
LSOA: Sandwell 001E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wood Green.

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 Wood Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Wood Green.

- 3 Dingley Road Wednesbury WS10 9PU
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.0m L x 4.0m H (3.0m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-03-16
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- 9A Gallagher Retail Park Axletree Way Wednesbury WS10 9QY
Proposed change of use from Class E(b) (sale of food and drink for consumption mostly on the premises) to Class E (commercial, Business and Service).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-03-03
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- 54 Myvod Road Wednesbury WS10 9QE
Proposed single storey rear extension: measuring 6.00m L x 3.00m H (3.00m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-03-03
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- 40 Dingley Road Wednesbury WS10 9PU
Proposed single storey rear extension and loft conversion with dormer to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-26
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- 66 Barlow Road Wednesbury WS10 9QB
Proposed single storey front/side/rear extension, hip to gable roof extension, loft conversion and dormer to rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-12-17
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- 74 Wood Green Road Wednesbury WS10 9QW
Proposed change of use from commercial to create 4 new apartments.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-05-21
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- Pizza Hut Axletree Way Wednesbury WS10 9QY
Proposed 2 no. internally-illuminated totem signs, 1 no. internally-illuminated height limiter sign, 5 no. internally-illuminated information signs, and 10 no. internally-illuminated fascia signs.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Wood Green in West Midlands

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wood Green a particularly low-crime area.

Wood Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Market Place. 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.

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Planning Activity in Wood Green

In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Wood Green. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Wood Green.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Wood Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wood Green were full planning applications (17), outline applications (11), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.

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