How long do planning decisions take near Four Ashes (WV10)?

The average planning decision time near Four Ashes (WV10) is 66 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 Four Ashes (WV10)?

The planning approval rate near Four Ashes (WV10) is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Four Ashes (WV10)?

The most common type of planning application near Four Ashes (WV10) is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Four Ashes (WV10)?

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Four Ashes (WV10), Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Four Ashes (WV10), Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Four Ashes (WV10) are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Four Ashes (WV10)

Four Ashes is a village situated in the civil parish of Brewood and Coven, within the South Staffordshire district. Located approximately 4 miles west of Cannock, 7 miles north of Wolverhampton, and 12 miles northwest of Walsall, it offers a strategic position for potential planning applications in the area.

District: Brewood and Coven

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £245,024 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Four Ashes (WV10).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Four Ashes (WV10).

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 Four Ashes (WV10) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Four Ashes (WV10).

- West Midlands Interchange Watling Street/Wolverhampton Road Gailey
The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange Order 2020 (as amended by The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange (Correction Order) 2020 and The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange (Amendment) Order
Status: Undecided | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-12-23
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- West Midlands Interchange Bridges Over Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Four Ashes Industrial Estate
Discharge of Requirements 4, 5(1), 6(2), 12(1), 15(a)-(f), 16(1), 24(2) and 27(1) for Demolition of 2 No. Pipe Bridges over the Canal and 1 No. Concrete Vehicle Bridge over the Canal pursuant to The W
Status: Permitted | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-10-03
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- Veolia Environmental Services Limited, 1 Station Road, Four Ashes Industrial Estate, WV10 7DG
Application for a Non-Material Amendement to Condition 19 (Drainage) of Planning Permission SCC/21/0013/FULL to extend the timing of the submission of details for approval
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Staffordshire | Date: 2024-06-26
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- Land East Of A449 And South Of Gravelly Way Within Order Limits Of The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange Gailey
The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange Order 2020 (as amended by The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange (Correction) Order 2020) discharge of Requirement 13(1) Geo-Environmental Assessment (re
Status: Permitted | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2023-07-15
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A brief summary of Four Ashes (WV10) in Staffordshire

Property prices in Four Ashes (WV10) show an average sale price of £245,024, 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 Four Ashes (WV10) a particularly low-crime area.

Four Ashes (WV10) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Staffordshire and Worcester Canal. 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 Four Ashes (WV10) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Four Ashes Pit SSSI. 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 Four Ashes (WV10)

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Four Ashes (WV10). Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Four Ashes (WV10).

At 66 days on average, decisions near Four Ashes (WV10) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Four Ashes (WV10) were outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), other applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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