How long do planning decisions take near Codsall?

The average planning decision time near Codsall is 59 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 Codsall?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Codsall?

The most common type of planning application near Codsall is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Codsall?

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Codsall, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Codsall, Staffordshire.

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About Codsall

Codsall is a village and civil parish located in the South Staffordshire district of England, just 5 miles northwest of Wolverhampton and 13 miles east-southeast of Telford. Positioned near the Staffordshire-West Midlands County border, Codsall is closely linked to Wolverhampton, with only a small expanse of greenbelt land separating the two. This proximity to urban areas may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the region.

Population: 7,964 (2021)

District: South Staffordshire

Website: http://www.codsallpages.com/

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Area Information

Admin district: South Staffordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
LSOA: South Staffordshire 008A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Codsall.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Codsall based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Codsall.

- 7 Oakleigh Drive Codsall WOLVERHAMPTON WV8 1JP
Garage conversion with window to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-03-18
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- Bilbrook Rose Care Home Carter Avenue Bilbrook WOLVERHAMPTON WV8 1HQ
Discharge of conditions for condition 9 (lighting) and 11 (LEMP) for application 23/00080/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 83 Bilbrook Road Bilbrook WOLVERHAMPTON WV8 1EP
Proposed rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-10
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- Bilbrook Rose Care Home Carter Avenue Bilbrook WOLVERHAMPTON WV8 1HQ
Non-material amendment for approved application 23/00080/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
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- South Staffordshire Council Council Offices Wolverhampton Road Codsall WOLVERHAMPTON WV8 1PX
This is another test not for Land Charges
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2024-07-10
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- Land West Of Watery Lane And North Of Sandy Lane Codsall South Staffordshire
Discharge of Condition 17 - Travel Plan Monitoring Report
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of Codsall in Staffordshire

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

Codsall has one conservation area within its boundaries: Codsall. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Codsall planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.codsallpages.com/. 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.

Planning Activity in Codsall

In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Codsall. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

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

At 59 days on average, decisions near Codsall slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Codsall were full planning applications (12), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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