Ashmore Park, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashmore Park, West Midlands.
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About Ashmore Park
Ashmore Park is a substantial housing estate located in Wednesfield, part of the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands since its incorporation in 1966. The estate primarily features council-built houses, flats, and bungalows dating back to the 1950s, and falls within the Wednesfield North ward of the City of Wolverhampton council. This area presents potential opportunities and considerations for planning applications, given its residential nature and historical development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £256,720 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wolverhampton
- Parliamentary constituency: Wolverhampton North East
- LSOA: Wolverhampton 012D
Crime Statistics
228 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 128
- criminal-damage-arson: 21
- shoplifting: 18
- vehicle-crime: 16
- anti-social-behaviour: 9
- public-order: 8
- other-theft: 7
- other-crime: 7
- possession-of-weapons: 5
- drugs: 4
- burglary: 3
- theft-from-the-person: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashmore Park.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashmore Park.
- 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 Ashmore Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Ashmore Park.
- - 22 Marlowe Drive Wolverhampton West Midlands WV12 5UP
11/00013/TPO (T3) Oak tree. A number of branches are very low hanging over a council car park. We wish to raise the crown to prevent damage to parked cars. The removal of branches is detailed in the t
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - 42, HIGHMOOR CLOSE, WILLENHALL, WV12 5UU
Full planning application for a first floor front and side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Walsall | Date: 2024-10-02
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A brief summary of Ashmore Park in West Midlands
Ashmore Park is a substantial housing estate located in Wednesfield, part of the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands since its incorporation in 1966. The estate primarily features council-built houses, flats, and bungalows dating back to the 1950s, and falls within the Wednesfield North ward of the City of Wolverhampton council. This area presents potential opportunities and considerations for planning applications, given its residential nature and historical development.
Property prices in Ashmore Park show an average sale price of £256,720, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Ashmore Park area recorded 228 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ashmore Park 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 Ashmore Park
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Ashmore Park. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ashmore Park may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ashmore Park were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.