How long do planning decisions take near Essington?

The average planning decision time near Essington is 38 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 Essington?

The planning approval rate near Essington is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Essington?

The most common type of planning application near Essington is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Essington?

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Essington, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Essington, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Essington are administered by South Staffordshire District Council. View the full South Staffordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Essington

Essington is a civil parish and village located in the South Staffordshire district, just 4 miles northeast of Wolverhampton. It is in proximity to Bloxwich and Cannock, as well as the villages of Cheslyn Hay, Great Wyrley (Landywood), and Featherstone. With a population of approximately 5,200 as of 2021, Essington's location near the West Midlands county border makes it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.

Population: 5,214 (2021)

District: South Staffordshire

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Area Information

Admin district: Wolverhampton
Parliamentary constituency: Wolverhampton North East
LSOA: Wolverhampton 012D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Essington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Essington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Essington.

- 10 Willow Grove Essington WOLVERHAMPTON WV11 2JE
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-23
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- 12 Elmwood Avenue Essington WOLVERHAMPTON WV11 2DH
First floor front extension, single storey rear extension and front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2023-11-22
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A brief summary of Essington in Staffordshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Essington includes 12 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 Essington

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Essington. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 Essington.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Essington were outline applications (4), full planning applications (2), tree works (2).

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