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Planning in Bilston

Only 4 decisions near Bilston in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bilston in the last 24 months, from Wolverhampton City Council's planning register.

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Around Bilston

Postcode districts

WV14 129 applications in the last 12 monthsWV13 36 applications in the last 12 monthsWV1 109 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wolverhampton City Council

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About Bilston

Bilston, a market town in the City of Wolverhampton, West Midlands, lies 2.5 miles southeast of Wolverhampton city centre, near the borders of Sandwell and Walsall. Historically significant for its enamelling industry since the mid-17th century, Bilston evolved as a key player in coal and iron mining during the Victorian era, becoming a hub for steel production. According to the 2021 Census, the town has a population of 34,639, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region. The town has a population of approximately 25,576. It sits within the City of Wolverhampton district.

Property prices in Bilston show an average sale price of £194,614, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bilston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bilston 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Bilston, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Bilston.

The most common types were outline applications (6), full planning applications (3), tree works (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bilston?
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Bilston.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bilston?
The most common type of planning application near Bilston is outline applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bilston?
You can search and track planning applications near Bilston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.