How long do planning decisions take near Old Fallings?

The average planning decision time near Old Fallings 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 Old Fallings?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Old Fallings?

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

How can I track planning applications near Old Fallings?

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Old Fallings, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Old Fallings, West Midlands.

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About Old Fallings

Old Fallings, located in the north-east of Wolverhampton, West Midlands, is a suburban area within the Fallings Park ward. Predominantly featuring interwar council housing, it offers a mix of residential options that may be relevant for those exploring planning applications or development opportunities in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Wolverhampton
Parliamentary constituency: Wolverhampton North East
LSOA: Wolverhampton 007A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Old Fallings.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Fallings.

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 Old Fallings based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Old Fallings.

- 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 Old Fallings in West Midlands

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Old Fallings a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Old Fallings

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Old Fallings. 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%. Old Fallings 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 Old Fallings 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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