How long do planning decisions take near Bushbury?

The average planning decision time near Bushbury is 32 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 Bushbury?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Bushbury?

The most common type of planning application near Bushbury is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bushbury?

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Bushbury, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bushbury, West Midlands.

West Midlands · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bushbury are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bushbury

Bushbury is a suburban village and ward located in the City of Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England, approximately two miles northeast of the city centre. It is divided into Bushbury North and Bushbury South and Low Hill wards, and is in proximity to the nearby villages of Coven, Featherstone, and Four Ashes in South Staffordshire. This area presents various planning opportunities due to its residential nature and strategic location within the region.

Population: 2,600

District: City of Wolverhampton

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Area Information

Admin district: Wolverhampton
Parliamentary constituency: Wolverhampton North East
LSOA: Wolverhampton 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bushbury.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bushbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Bushbury.

- 57 Blackbrook Way Wolverhampton West Midlands WV10 8TB
Sycamore tree and oak tree at rear of 57 blackbrook Way. Oak tree branches are getting close to properties at 57 and 59 blackbrook Way. Concern about branches falling and damaging property. Other conc
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-03-18
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- Moseley Hall Cottage Moseley Road Bushbury Wolverhampton West Midlands WV10 7HZ
2/2/3 (A1) Ash: Pollard to points shown in the photograph included with the application form.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-02-18
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A brief summary of Bushbury in West Midlands

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

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Planning Activity in Bushbury

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Bushbury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.

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

The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bushbury were tree works (3), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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