Hurst Hill, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hurst Hill, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Hurst Hill
Hurst Hill, situated on Anglezarke Moor within the West Pennine Moors of Lancashire, stands at 317 metres (1,040 feet) and offers stunning views towards the Irish Sea. Nestled between the Neolithic remnants of Round Loaf and Pikestones, Hurst Hill likely served as a strategic vantage point for ancient communities. Despite its historical significance, no excavation work has been conducted in the area, making it a point of interest for researchers and planners alike.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £195,201 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sandwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Tipton and Wednesbury
- LSOA: Sandwell 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hurst Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hurst 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 Hurst Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Hurst Hill.
- - HURST HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE, HURST ROAD, COSELEY, BILSTON, WV14 9EU
Discharge of Condition 16 (Land Stability)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 15 Nally Drive Wolverhampton West Midlands WV14 9UT
Single storey rear extension. Maximum rearward projection beyond the wall of the 'original' dwellinghouse 6.0m, maximum height: 3.50m and height up to eaves: 3m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - HURST HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE, HURST ROAD, COSELEY, BILSTON, WV14 9EU
Discharge of condition 6 (detailed remediation scheme)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 449 Birmingham New Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV14 9PJ
Amended description and plans received 13.02.2026 to increase the projection of the extension from 4.3 metres to 6 metres and alter the height from 3.40 metres to 3 metres. Extension to rear to add su
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-01-09
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A brief summary of Hurst Hill in West Midlands
Hurst Hill, situated on Anglezarke Moor within the West Pennine Moors of Lancashire, stands at 317 metres (1,040 feet) and offers stunning views towards the Irish Sea. Nestled between the Neolithic remnants of Round Loaf and Pikestones, Hurst Hill likely served as a strategic vantage point for ancient communities. Despite its historical significance, no excavation work has been conducted in the area, making it a point of interest for researchers and planners alike.
Property prices in Hurst Hill show an average sale price of £195,201, 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 Hurst Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Hurst Hill 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 Hurst Hill includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hurst Hill 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 Hurst Hill
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Hurst Hill. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Hurst Hill.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hurst Hill were full planning applications (11), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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