Seven major green belt projects for 2,300 homes in Walsall - here's where they’re up to
Walsall Council has invited residents to have their say on a document which will guide future housing developments.
The draft local plan comes as housing projects totalling more than 2300 homes are underway at various green belt sites across the borough.
Walsall Council has created the draft document in response to a government directive to meet its housing targets over the coming years.
All councils have to submit their plans before December 2026. Failure to do so will result in the government’s planning inspectorate imposing its own local plan for Walsall.
Councillor Adrian Andrew, deputy leader of Walsall Council, said the borough’s green belt is at risk and has encouraged residents to have their say.
Here are seven major housing projects currently underway, all located on green belt land, along with where they’re up to.
Queslett Road, Pheasey
Developer IM Land and Walton Homes is currently carrying out a public consultation for a new ‘neighbourhood’ of 850 homes.
The site, located in Great Barr Conservation Area, is one of the sites put forward for housing by Walsall Council in the draft local plan.
The public consultation will be carried out by the developer ahead of submitting a planning application to the council.
Bosty Lane, Aldridge
Wain Estate Limited hopes to build 650 homes on a 41.5 acre plot of green belt in Aldridge.
The plans involve a neighbourhood centre and a public open space.
Until now, the developer has submitted an Environment Impact Assessment to Walsall Council.
A small part of the application site has been put forward by Walsall Council in the draft local plan.
Longwood Lane, Aldridge
Applicant William David Homes submitted plans to build 115 houses off Longwood Lane last year.
In June, Walsall Council’s planning committee refused the application on the grounds it would be inappropriate on the green belt, increase in traffic and issues around wildlife habitats and trees.
The following month the applicant appealed the refusal, and the planning inquiry is set to start on December 2.
The application site is designated green belt in the draft local plan and has not been put forward for housing.
Chester Road, Streetly
Developer St Philips has submitted outline plans to Walsall Council for up to 200 homes.
The 8.75 hectare site is one of several plots put forward by Walsall Council to prospective developers for housing.
While the site has been designated as green belt, agent Savills has argued the land meets the criteria for grey belt.
Stonnall Road, Aldridge
Avison Young is currently in a public consultation period for 355 new homes off Stonnall Road.
The land is currently designated as green belt, but was put forward for housing development in the Black Country Local Plan, which was later discarded.
The whole application site has been put forward for housing by Walsall Council in the latest draft plan.
Vernon Way, Bloxwich
Walsall Council submitted outline planning permission to develop the former Sneyd Community School to make way for 73 homes.
The green belt site has been put forward as mixed-use in the latest draft plan.
Currently, a decision is yet to be made on the application which was submitted more than 18 months ago.
Greenwood Road, Aldridge
Wain Estates hopes to build 60 homes off Greenwood Road.
The land is currently designated as green belt, and has not been put forward by Walsall Council in the latest draft local plan.
No planning application has been submitted to Walsall Council for the project.
Other green belt sites put forward by the council which are yet to be snapped up by developers include two plots either side of Aldridge Road near Calderfields Golf Club, Lichfield Road in Brownhills, the fields west of Maybrook Industrial estate in Walsall Wood, and Stafford Road in Bloxwich.
A spokesperson for Walsall Council said: “Having an up-to-date Local Plan gives the council and residents a say over where development happens, how the environment and heritage is protected, and how the right kind of growth for Walsall can be delivered.
“Without it, the borough risks losing control over planning decisions and missing out on opportunities for regeneration and investment.”
Consultation on the local plan closes on Friday December 19, 2025. To take part, click here: https://walsallboroughlocalplan.commonplace.is/
