Wombourne, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wombourne, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Wombourne
Wombourne is a significant village and civil parish in South Staffordshire, England, situated just 4 miles (6 km) southwest of Wolverhampton and adjacent to the West Midlands county. Its strategic location makes it a key area for planning applications, with potential developments influenced by its proximity to both urban and rural settings.
Population: 13,799 (2021)
District: South Staffordshire
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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: South Staffordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
- LSOA: South Staffordshire 012C
Crime Statistics
35 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 15
- anti-social-behaviour: 6
- other-theft: 3
- public-order: 3
- burglary: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 2
- drugs: 1
- robbery: 1
- shoplifting: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wombourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wombourne.
- 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 Wombourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
292 planning applications found near Wombourne.
- - 25 Redhill Avenue Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 0HF
Single storey front, side and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - BARCLAYS 1 Gravel Hill Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 9HA
Variation of condition 7 (opening hours) of planning approval 24/01101/COU.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - South Staffordshire PCT Gravel Hill Surgery Gravel Hill Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 9HA
Non material amendment for new gas meter box location from internal to external for 25/00401/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - DFTP Limited First Floor Room 10 Gravel Hill House Gravel Hill Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 9HA
TPO No. 197/2001: Cedar - crown reduction by up to 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 36 Kirkstone Crescent Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 8EH
Two storey side extension with new pitched roof over existing flat roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-18
View full details - - 9 St Benedicts Road Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 9HP
Single-storey rear extension, 5.85 metres wide by 3 metres long to create an enlarged open-plan kitchen and dining area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-04
View full details - - 11 Redcliffe Drive Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 0JE
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 38 Rennison Drive Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 9HW
Single storey side utility extension (off existing rear extension). Alterations to frontage (porch, square bay in lieu of bow window).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 11 Whites Wood Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 0JU
Proposed side extension to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Sliema Greenhill Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 0LD
Tree Preservation Order 23/18001/TPO: T4, T5, and T6, Horse Chestnut x 3 - crown reduction by up to 2 metres
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 19 St Benedicts Road Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 9HP
Partial removal of existing conservatory and full removal of existing garage. Replacement with single storey rear and side extension to create kitchen/dining/family room and internal alterations to fo
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 22 Sytch Lane Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 0NF
Proposed single storey rear extension and front boundary wall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 17 Dickinson Road Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 0NH
Two Storey Side and single storey rear extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 86 Rookery Road Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 0JQ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-06-11
View full details - - 39 Copper Beech Drive Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 0LH
TPO No. 23/18001/TPO: Pinus spp. (Pine) - Reduce the four lowest branches over the garden of 5 Gittins Park by up to 2 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - Mount Cottage Redcliffe Drive Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 0JE
TPO No. 23/18001/TPO - Trees as identified on location plan submitted 16.05.2025: T1, Beech - crown reduction by up to 3 metres and cut back past rear boundary fence. T2, Oak - crown reduction by up t
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Hampton Hill House Stourbridge Road Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 0JN
Two storey extensions with extension over existing single storey projection.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 2 Copper Beech Drive Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 0LH
1 metre high brick pillars with 0.5 metre high brick wall infill
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 10 Chestnut Drive Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 0JF
23/18001/TPO: Cedar (T49) - crown reduction by up to 10%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-03-16
View full details - - Council Chamber Building Civic Centre Gravel Hill Wombourne WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 9HA
Installation of photo voltaic solar panels to roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-03-14
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A brief summary of Wombourne in Staffordshire
Wombourne is a significant village and civil parish in South Staffordshire, England, situated just 4 miles (6 km) southwest of Wolverhampton and adjacent to the West Midlands county. Its strategic location makes it a key area for planning applications, with potential developments influenced by its proximity to both urban and rural settings. The settlement has a population of approximately 13,799 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Staffordshire district.
Property prices in Wombourne show an average sale price of £283,000, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Wombourne area recorded 35 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.
Wombourne has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Staffordshire and Worcester Canal, Wombourne, Himley. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Wombourne 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 Wombourne
In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Wombourne. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Wombourne.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Wombourne slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wombourne were full planning applications (47), tree works (16), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 58% 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 76 smaller schemes were submitted.
82 planning appeals were lodged, of which 22 were allowed and 59 were dismissed (27% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 51 applications
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