How long do planning decisions take near Codsall Wood?

The average planning decision time near Codsall Wood is 109 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Codsall Wood?

The most common type of planning application near Codsall Wood is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Codsall Wood?

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Codsall Wood, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Codsall Wood, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Codsall Wood are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Codsall Wood

Codsall Wood is a village and civil parish located in the South Staffordshire district of Staffordshire, England, approximately 5 miles northwest of Wolverhampton and 13 miles east-southeast of Telford. This area lies along the Staffordshire-West Midlands County border and is nearly contiguous with Wolverhampton, with only a minimal amount of greenbelt land separating the two settlements. This proximity to major urban centres may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Wolverhampton
Parliamentary constituency: Wolverhampton West
LSOA: Wolverhampton 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Codsall Wood.

- Beaumont Wood Road Codsall Wood WOLVERHAMPTON WV8 1QR
TPO No. 47/1981: T1 and T2: Tilia spp. (Lime) - remove epicormic growth less than 25mm in diameter to first branch union. T1: Tilia spp. (Lime) - cut back lowest 4 branches on the property side by up
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-10-08
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A brief summary of Codsall Wood in Staffordshire

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

Codsall Wood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chillington. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Codsall Wood includes 11 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Codsall Wood

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Codsall Wood. The average decision time was 109 days.

With an average of 109 days, decisions near Codsall Wood take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

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

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