How long do planning decisions take near Dunstall Hill?

The average planning decision time near Dunstall Hill is 35 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 Dunstall Hill?

The planning approval rate near Dunstall Hill is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dunstall Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Dunstall Hill is outline applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dunstall Hill?

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Dunstall Hill, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dunstall Hill, West Midlands.

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About Dunstall Hill

Dunstall Hill is an inner-city area situated in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, on the northern edge of the city centre. It falls within the St Peter's ward, making it a key location for planning applications and urban development initiatives in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £283,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Staffordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
LSOA: South Staffordshire 015G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dunstall Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dunstall Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Dunstall Hill.

- 76 Gorsebrook Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 0PB
Single storey rear extension, 6.00m extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse, 3.00m maximum height and 2.60m height at the eaves of the extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-05-01
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- 35 Hambrook Close Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 0XA
Certificate of Lawfulnes for proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-02-19
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- 38 Festival Way Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 0UP
Large Poplar tree rear of property is extremely large and now towers over the rear garden. Tree is pushing on fence and has totally outgrown location. Fell to ground level and poison stump.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2025-05-16
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A brief summary of Dunstall Hill in West Midlands

Property prices in Dunstall Hill show an average sale price of £283,000, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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Planning Activity in Dunstall Hill

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Dunstall Hill. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

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

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Dunstall Hill were outline applications (8), tree works (5).

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