How long do planning decisions take near Portobello?

The average planning decision time near Portobello is 40 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 Portobello?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Portobello?

The most common type of planning application near Portobello is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Portobello?

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Portobello, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Portobello, West Midlands.

West Midlands · England · settlement

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

About Portobello

Portobello is an area located in Willenhall on the Wolverhampton border, within the West Midlands. Positioned east of Wolverhampton city centre and north of Bilston, it falls under the Bilston North ward of the city council. Historically, Portobello was part of the Willenhall Urban District before the town was divided between Walsall and Wolverhampton, making it a key area for planning applications in the region.

District: City of Wolverhampton

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Area Information

Admin district: Walsall
Parliamentary constituency: Wolverhampton South East
LSOA: Walsall 025C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Portobello based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Portobello.

- O/S 58 AND 59 SUMMER STREET, WILLENHALL, WV13 3DR
Notification under the electronic communication code for one 9m light wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Walsall | Date: 2026-01-13
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- TELECOMMUNICATIONS MAST AT, ASTON ROAD, WILLENHALL, WV13 3DA
Install 1 x 9m light wooden pole (Your ref: WF0GLH9Z)
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Walsall | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Portobello in West Midlands

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

Portobello has one conservation area within its boundaries: Willenhall. 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.

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Planning Activity in Portobello

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Portobello. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Portobello.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Portobello were full planning applications (4), telecoms (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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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