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Planning in Wednesfield

Approved
86%
60 of 65 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wednesfield in the last 24 months, from Wolverhampton City Council's planning register.

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Around Wednesfield

Postcode districts

WV11 106 applications in the last 12 monthsWV10 159 applications in the last 12 monthsWV13 36 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wolverhampton City Council

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About Wednesfield

Wednesfield is a historic village and town located in the City of Wolverhampton, West Midlands, just 2 miles east-north-east of Wolverhampton city centre and approximately 10 miles from Birmingham. This area, which was formerly part of Staffordshire, includes local neighbourhoods such as Ashmore Park and Wood End, and features a formal garden at Wednesfield Park, making it a notable location for planning applications in community development and landscaping.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Wednesfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Wednesfield, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Wednesfield. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (32), outline applications (21), advertising consent (7).

15 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 10 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wednesfield?
In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Wednesfield. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wednesfield?
The average planning decision time near Wednesfield is 49 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 Wednesfield?
The planning approval rate near Wednesfield is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wednesfield?
The most common type of planning application near Wednesfield is full planning applications, with 32 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wednesfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Wednesfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.