How long do planning decisions take near Wednesfield?

The average planning decision time near Wednesfield is 28 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 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wednesfield?

The most common type of planning application near Wednesfield is outline applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wednesfield?

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Wednesfield, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wednesfield, West Midlands.

West Midlands · England · Town

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

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.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Staffordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
LSOA: South Staffordshire 007B

Crime Statistics

230 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 114
shoplifting: 29
criminal-damage-arson: 21
vehicle-crime: 18
public-order: 14
other-theft: 11
other-crime: 6
anti-social-behaviour: 4
drugs: 4
burglary: 3
robbery: 2
theft-from-the-person: 2
bicycle-theft: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wednesfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wednesfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Wednesfield.

- 97 Woden Avenue Wolverhampton West Midlands WV11 1PS
Proposed single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing rear extension) (4m beyond the rear original wall, maximum height of 3.75m and height to the eaves of 2.4m)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-05-28
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- 39 High Street Wednesfield Wolverhampton West Midlands
Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-05-26
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- Footpath Outside BETFRED 80 High Street Wednesfield Wolverhampton West Midlands WV11 1SZ
Two digital 75 inch LCD display screen, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-03-27
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- 28 West Avenue Wolverhampton West Midlands WV11 1PY
Identification of Tree(s) and Description of Works 26/00004/TPO (T7) Plane (mature broadleaf tree) Reference: T1 (as marked on submitted sketch plan) Proposed Works: Reduce overhanging branches extend
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-03-23
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- Nationwide Ground Floor 39 High Street Wednesfield Wolverhampton West Midlands WV11 1ST
Installation of New ATM to shopfront Elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-01-30
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- St Michaels Neachells Lane Wolverhampton West Midlands WV11 3RF
Single storey side, two storey rear and first floor side extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2025-11-10
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- Ground Floor 49 - 53 High Street Wednesfield Wolverhampton West Midlands WV11 1ST
One fascia sign and one projecting sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Wednesfield in West Midlands

The Wednesfield area recorded 230 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

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Planning Activity in Wednesfield

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Wednesfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.

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

The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wednesfield were outline applications (6), full planning applications (4), advertising consent (3).

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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