Wightwick Manor, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wightwick Manor, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wightwick Manor are administered by Wolverhampton City Council. View the full Wolverhampton City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wightwick Manor
Wightwick Manor, located in the Wightwick Bank suburb of Wolverhampton, West Midlands, is a striking Victorian house commissioned in 1887 by Theodore Mander, a prominent local paint and varnish manufacturer. Designed by architect Edward Ould, it is situated next to the Old Manor, a historic building dating back to the late sixteenth or early seventeenth century, which serves as the original residence on the site. This combination of architectural styles makes Wightwick Manor a significant landmark for planning research in the area.
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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 014D
Crime Statistics
46 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 20
- shoplifting: 7
- anti-social-behaviour: 6
- burglary: 4
- other-theft: 2
- vehicle-crime: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- drugs: 1
- public-order: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wightwick Manor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wightwick Manor.
- 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 Wightwick Manor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Wightwick Manor.
- - 25 Perton Brook Vale Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8DS
Single storey rear extension. Maximum rear projection from the original rear elevation 5 m, maximum eaves height 3 m and a maximum height 3 m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Land At Pattingham Road Perton WOLVERHAMPTON WV6 8DD
Request for a EIA Screening Opinion in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 in relation to a proposed outline application wi
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Cumbrae House 72 Perton Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8DE
10/00002/TPO (T7) Beech - Crown lift by the removal of secondary branches only to provide no more than 4.5 metres clearance above ground level. Crown reduce lateral branches by no more than 2 metres a
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2025-06-08
View full details - - 6 Perton Grove Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8DH
Outline application for the erection of four, 4bed detached dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 7 Rookwood Drive Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8DG
Childrens home for 3 children
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - 6 Quail Green Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8DF
Proposed extension of existing detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2025-01-20
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A brief summary of Wightwick Manor in West Midlands
Wightwick Manor, located in the Wightwick Bank suburb of Wolverhampton, West Midlands, is a striking Victorian house commissioned in 1887 by Theodore Mander, a prominent local paint and varnish manufacturer. Designed by architect Edward Ould, it is situated next to the Old Manor, a historic building dating back to the late sixteenth or early seventeenth century, which serves as the original residence on the site. This combination of architectural styles makes Wightwick Manor a significant landmark for planning research in the area.
Property prices in Wightwick Manor show an average sale price of £283,000, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Wightwick Manor area recorded 46 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.
Wightwick Manor 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 Wightwick Manor includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Wightwick Manor
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Wightwick Manor. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wightwick Manor.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Wightwick Manor slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wightwick Manor were full planning applications (8), outline applications (6), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 42% 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, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was 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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.