How long do planning decisions take near Penn?

The average planning decision time near Penn is 44 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 Penn?

The planning approval rate near Penn is 69%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Penn?

The most common type of planning application near Penn is outline applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Penn?

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Penn, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Penn, West Midlands.

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About Penn

Penn is a vibrant area straddling the boundary between the City of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands and South Staffordshire, England. With a population of 12,718 according to the 2011 census, it has transitioned from its origins as a village in historic Staffordshire to a key locality for planning applications 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 West
LSOA: Wolverhampton 028D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Penn.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Penn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Penn.

- Ultimate Cleaners (Warstones) Ltd 2A Warstones Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV4 4LS
Prior approval for the change of use of the first floor offices to 2 no. one-bedroom flats (Class C3), with retention of commercial use (Class E) at ground floor level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-03-21
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- 52 Woodhall Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV4 4DJ
02/2/172 (T1) Oak: Crown reduce by no more that one metre, removing material no greater than 25mm in diameter. Remove one broken branch high up in the crown. Specification clarified by agreement with
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2025-10-07
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A brief summary of Penn in West Midlands

Property prices in Penn 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 Penn a particularly low-crime area.

Penn has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chamberlain's Lane. 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.

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

Planning Activity in Penn

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Penn. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Penn.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Penn were outline applications (12), tree works (10), full planning applications (4).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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