How long do planning decisions take near Old Perton?

The average planning decision time near Old Perton 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 Old Perton?

The planning approval rate near Old Perton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Old Perton is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Old Perton?

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Old Perton, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Old Perton, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Old Perton are administered by South Staffordshire District Council. View the full South Staffordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Old Perton

Old Perton is a significant civil parish and estate situated in the South Staffordshire District of England, approximately 3 miles south of Codsall and 4 miles west of Wolverhampton. The area is notable for its proximity to Tettenhall, offering a blend of residential and community development opportunities for planning applications.

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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: South Staffordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
LSOA: South Staffordshire 015D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Old Perton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Perton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Old Perton.

25/00799/COND - Ridge House Pattingham Road Perton WOLVERHAMPTON WV6 7HD
Discharge of condition 5 (Bat Mitigation Plan) for application 25/00799/FULHH
Status: Undecided | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-05-12

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A brief summary of Old Perton in Staffordshire

Property prices in Old Perton 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 Old Perton a particularly low-crime area.

Old Perton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Staffordshire and Worcester Canal. 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 Old Perton includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Old Perton

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Old Perton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Old Perton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Old Perton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Old Perton were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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