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13 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Lower Penn · updated daily · South Staffordshire District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 13 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Theam Security Limited The Old Malthouse Springhill Lane Lower Penn WOLVERHAMPTON WV4 4UFAwaiting decisionChange of use of a Grade II Listed Building from Class E (Offices) to 4 no. residential apartments (Use Class C3), including internal alterations and the insertion of new windows and rooflightsReceived 3 Nov 202626/00912/FUL
Theam Security Limited The Old Malthouse Springhill Lane Lower Penn WOLVERHAMPTON WV4 4UFAwaiting decisionChange of use of a Grade II Listed Building from Class E (Offices) to 4 no. residential apartments (Use Class C3), including internal alterations and the insertion of new windows and rooflightsReceived 3 Nov 202626/00913/LBC
Warren Garth 78 Orton Lane Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV4 4XBApprovedProposed rear extensionsReceived 8 Oct 2026Decided 9 Sep 202626/00752/FULHH
26 Stourbridge Road Lloyd Hill South Staffordshire WV4 5NEAwaiting decisionApplication Reference Number: 24/00551/FUL, Date of Decision: 17/10/2025, Condition Number(s): 2, Conditions(s) Removal: The condition is proposed to be varied to allow amendments to the approved design, including revisions to the layout and the retention and incorporation of part of the existing structure. The proposal remains for a single dwelling. Condition 2 to be varied to substitute approved drawing 100/1682-02 with RB002_Proposed_Floor_Plans and RB003_Proposed_ElevationsReceived 7 Oct 202626/01066/REM
28 Showell Lane Lower Penn WOLVERHAMPTON WV4 4TTAwaiting decisionSingle storey garage extensionReceived 21 Sep 202626/00826/FULHH

Planning in Lower Penn

Approved: 70%; 21 of 28 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lower Penn in the last 24 months, from South Staffordshire District Council's planning register.

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Around Lower Penn

Postcode districts

WV4 163 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: South Staffordshire District Council

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About Lower Penn

Lower Penn is a quaint village located in South Staffordshire, just south-west of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands. Its proximity to urban areas makes it a notable location for various planning applications, blending rural charm with potential development opportunities.

Property prices in Lower Penn show an average sale price of £245,024, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lower Penn area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lower Penn a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lower Penn has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Penn 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lower Penn, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Lower Penn. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (4). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (75% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lower Penn?

In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Lower Penn. The approval rate is 70%.

How long do planning decisions take near Lower Penn?

The average planning decision time near Lower Penn is 60 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 Lower Penn?

The planning approval rate near Lower Penn is 70%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Penn?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Penn is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Penn?

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