How long do planning decisions take near Bobbington?

The average planning decision time near Bobbington is 72 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 Bobbington?

The planning approval rate near Bobbington is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bobbington?

The most common type of planning application near Bobbington is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bobbington?

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Bobbington, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bobbington, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

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About Bobbington

Bobbington is a village and civil parish located in the South Staffordshire district of England, approximately 5 miles west of Wombourne. The population has seen a modest increase from 506 in 2001 to 588 in 2011, making it a small but growing community. This demographic information may be relevant for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the area.

Population: 533 (2021)

District: South Staffordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £320,075 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Staffordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
LSOA: South Staffordshire 014D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bobbington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bobbington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Bobbington.

- Holy Cross Church Six Ashes Road Bobbington STOURBRIDGE DY7 5DD
TPO no. 83/1985: T1 Lime - crown lift by up to 4 metres above ground level, lateral reduction by up to 2 metres and remove hanging and damaged limbs
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-09
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- Lavant House Church Lane Bobbington STOURBRIDGE DY7 5DH
Demolition of existing stable building and erection of a replacement garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-10-08
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- Proposed Conversion Of Agricultural Buildings At Brantley Farm Broughton Claverley Shropshire
Application for prior approval under Part 3, Class Q of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the change of use from agricultural to 2No residential dwel
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-01-30
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A brief summary of Bobbington in Staffordshire

Property prices in Bobbington show an average sale price of £320,075, 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 Bobbington a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Bobbington

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bobbington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bobbington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Bobbington were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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