How long do planning decisions take near Bilston?

The average planning decision time near Bilston is 19 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 Bilston?

The planning approval rate near Bilston is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bilston?

The most common type of planning application near Bilston is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bilston?

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Bilston, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bilston, West Midlands.

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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.

Population: 25,576

District: City of Wolverhampton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £195,201 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wolverhampton
Parliamentary constituency: Wolverhampton South East
LSOA: Wolverhampton 029C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bilston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bilston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Bilston.

- 23 Nelson Avenue Wolverhampton West Midlands WV14 6RT
Conversion of House ( C3a ) into children home ( C2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-04-21
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- 2 Bayliss Close Wolverhampton West Midlands WV14 6DB
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-03-19
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- Paul Villa Wilkins Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV14 6QP
Single storey rear extension (Maximum rearward projection beyond the wall of the 'original' dwellinghouse 6m, maximum height 4m and height up to eaves 3m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-03-04
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- 25 Oaklands Green Wolverhampton West Midlands WV14 6DW
The proposed development comprises a two-storey side extension, a single storey side extension, a two-storey rear extension, and associated works including the formation of two rear parking spaces, pa
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-02-12
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- 8 Bulger Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV14 6RR
Ground floor rear extension measuring 6m in depth beyond the rear original wall, having a maximum height of 3.90m and height to the eaves of 2.90m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Bilston in West Midlands

Property prices in Bilston show an average sale price of £195,201, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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Planning Activity in Bilston

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Bilston. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 19 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Bilston maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 19 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bilston were full planning applications (4), outline applications (4), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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