How long do planning decisions take near Merry Hill?

The average planning decision time near Merry Hill is 70 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 Merry Hill?

The planning approval rate near Merry Hill is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Merry Hill is outline applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Merry Hill?

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Merry Hill, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Merry Hill, West Midlands.

West Midlands · England · settlement

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

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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 West
LSOA: Wolverhampton 020B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Merry Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Merry Hill.

- 9 New Street Merry Hill Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 7NW
Single storey rear extension 3.03m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse, 3.40m the maximum height and 2.99m height at the eaves of the extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-04-29
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- 56 Highlands Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 8AH
2/2/295 (T1) Oak tree situated in the far boundary of the back garden. We have lived in this property for 8 years and have not had the tree trimmed. The branches are becoming pendulous as they are gro
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-01-19
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- 67 Langley Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV4 4YX
02/2/415 (T1) Oak stem approx 9 metre its being heaveley pollared before got very sparse top growth & covered in ivy on inspection from a ladder theres cavitys up the trunk & in the crown due to previ
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2025-09-21
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- 10 Castlecroft Gardens Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 8LN
The Castlecroft Gardens Resident Association Committee has commissioned a tree survey of all trees on the verges. Please see attached documents for details of the work required. I understand that perm
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2024-08-02
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- 131 Finchfield Lane Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 8EY
02/2/418 (T1) Beech - Crown lift to 4m above ground level. Clear foliage around street light in order to improve street illumination.Remove any dead wood from crown also.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2024-04-24
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- 4 Woodland Crescent Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 8AS
Ground floor rear extension measuring 5.5m in depth beyond the rear original wall, having a maximum height of 3m and height to the eaves of 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2022-12-30
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A brief summary of Merry Hill in West Midlands

Merry Hill is a settlement located in West Midlands, England.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Merry 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 Merry Hill

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Merry Hill. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Merry Hill.

At 70 days on average, decisions near Merry Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Merry Hill were outline applications (6), tree works (6), full planning applications (1).

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