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Planning in Castlecroft

Approved
87%
27 of 31 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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Around Castlecroft

Postcode districts

WV3 170 applications in the last 12 monthsWV4 163 applications in the last 12 monthsWV6 307 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 Castlecroft

Castlecroft is a suburb of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, positioned on the city's southwestern edge, just west-southwest of the city centre. It lies at the intersection of the Merry Hill and Tettenhall Wightwick wards and shares a border with South Staffordshire, making it a key location for planning applications in the area.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Castlecroft area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Castlecroft has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Castlecroft, 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, 63 planning applications were submitted near Castlecroft. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), tree works (14), outline applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Castlecroft?
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Castlecroft. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Castlecroft?
The average planning decision time near Castlecroft is 83 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 Castlecroft?
The planning approval rate near Castlecroft is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Castlecroft?
The most common type of planning application near Castlecroft is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Castlecroft?
You can search and track planning applications near Castlecroft on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.