How long do planning decisions take near Heath Town?

The average planning decision time near Heath Town is 43 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 Heath Town?

The planning approval rate near Heath Town is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Heath Town?

The most common type of planning application near Heath Town is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Heath Town?

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Heath Town, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Heath Town, West Midlands.

West Midlands · England · settlement

Planning applications in Heath Town are administered by Wolverhampton City Council. View the full Wolverhampton City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Heath Town

Heath Town is a suburban area located to the east of Wolverhampton city centre in the West Midlands. It serves as a ward within the City of Wolverhampton Council and is part of the Wolverhampton North East parliamentary constituency, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.

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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 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Heath Town.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Heath Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Heath Town.

- 6 Crowther Street Wolverhampton West Midlands WV10 9AG
Discharge of Conditions of application reference 23/00080/FUL - Materials - Condition 3, MC2951/11 - Landscape - Condition 4, MC2951/10 - Drainage - Condition 5, MC2951/12 - Bin and Cycle store - Cond
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2025-08-19
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A brief summary of Heath Town in West Midlands

Property prices in Heath Town 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 Heath Town a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Heath Town planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Heath Town

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Heath Town. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Heath Town.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Heath Town were outline applications (5), advertising consent (4), listed building and heritage (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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