How long do planning decisions take near Low Hill?

The average planning decision time near Low Hill is 30 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 Low Hill?

The planning approval rate near Low Hill is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

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

How can I track planning applications near Low Hill?

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Low Hill, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Low Hill, West Midlands.

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About Low Hill

Low Hill is a residential area located in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England, situated to the north-east of the city centre. It falls within the Bushbury South and Low Hill ward, making it an important locality for planning applications and community development initiatives in the region.

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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: Wolverhampton
Parliamentary constituency: Wolverhampton North East
LSOA: Wolverhampton 015A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Low Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Low 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 Low Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Low Hill.

- Ruskin Stores 28B - 28C Ruskin Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV10 8DJ
Minor expansion of the proposed building approved by planning permssion 25/01393/FUL (Date of Decision: 03/02/2026)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-03-30
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A brief summary of Low Hill in West Midlands

Property prices in Low 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 Low Hill a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Low Hill

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Low Hill. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.

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

The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Low Hill were outline applications (8), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

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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