46, LICHFIELD ROAD, WALSALL, WS4 2DJ

Pending 26/0138
Council
Date received
6 May 2026
Postcode
WS4 2DJ

Description

Full planning application for the change of use from (C3 Use Class) dwelling to

2.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#252 of 282

Walsall is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #204 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 56% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

Walsall decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #192 of 282
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #188 of 282
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #204 of 282
56%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #248 of 282
76%
Minor dwellings approved
116 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
65%
Change of use approved
51 decided
852
Total decisions
119 refused in 2025