Colton Hills, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Colton Hills, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Colton Hills
The Colton Hills, located in the eastern Mojave Desert of the West Midlands, are a low mountain range that offers a unique landscape for potential development and conservation projects. As part of the protected Mojave National Preserve, the area presents opportunities for planning applications that respect the natural environment while catering to local community needs.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wolverhampton
- Parliamentary constituency: Wolverhampton South East
- LSOA: Wolverhampton 032C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Colton Hills.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Colton Hills.
- 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 Colton Hills based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Colton Hills.
- - 18 Saffron Gardens Wolverhampton West Midlands WV4 5SJ
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 5 Sandhurst Drive Wolverhampton West Midlands WV4 5RJ
The Oak tree in question is situated in the garden of No 5 Sandhurst drive. The tree was trimmed some years age with planning permission in place, the tree has now grown substantially and several bran
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 114 Wakeley Hill Wolverhampton West Midlands WV4 5RD
Single storey rear extension (4m projection beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, 2.5m to the eaves and maximum height 4m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 21 Whitehall Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV4 5TA
Proposed two storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - Land To Rear Of 22 And 24 Manor Road Penn Wolverhampton West Midlands WV4 5PY
Erection of four detached, two bedroom bungalows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2023-12-20
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A brief summary of Colton Hills in West Midlands
The Colton Hills, located in the eastern Mojave Desert of the West Midlands, are a low mountain range that offers a unique landscape for potential development and conservation projects. As part of the protected Mojave National Preserve, the area presents opportunities for planning applications that respect the natural environment while catering to local community needs.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Colton Hills a particularly low-crime area.
Colton Hills has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Colton Hills includes 3 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 Colton Hills
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Colton Hills. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Colton Hills.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Colton Hills were full planning applications (4), outline applications (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.