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City of Wolverhampton Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for City of Wolverhampton Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates1,367Searchable applications
221Recorded as pending
—Approval rate · 0 approved or refused records
0Refused applications
0 approved · 0 refused · 36 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 8 Feb 2024 to 25 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 28 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information PlanningContact planning Contact Building ControlLocal plan Planning policiesPre-application advice Planning Pre-ApplicationArticle 4 directions Small Houses in Multiple Occupation Article 4 Direction
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesplanning@wolverhampton.gov.ukCouncil source
- Planning enquiriesdevelopment.control@wolverhampton.gov.ukCouncil source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areasNo boundary records available in this collection
Article 4 direction areas1 mapped area records1 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified. Includes 1 council-wide authority outline
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Council-wide HMO scope — City of Wolverhampton Council · checked 14 Sept 2026 · Outline geometry: Open Government Licence v3.0.
Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Decided26/00756/PDPA
Single storey rear extension for an open-plan kitchen/dining room, extend 4.00 m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse, 3.50 m maximum height and 3.00 m height at the eaves.
70 Brenton Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV4 5NX
Received 9 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00757/PDPA
Single storey rear extension - 4.78m beyond the rear wall of the original wall, 3.00m maximum height of the extension and 2.70m height at the eaves of the extension.(Amended description)
28 Parkfield Crescent Wolverhampton West Midlands WV2 2DE
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00758/FUL
Ground floor rear extension to house, and side extension to garage.
1 Mirbeck Close Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 9EG
Received 12 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00759/TR
2 SIlver Hollies. 02/2/468 (G1) Reduce the crown of both Silver Holly trees by approximately 3 metres all round to reduce their overall size while maintaining their natural form and long-term health.
2 Chatsworth Gardens Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8UU
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00760/FUL
Change of use from 8 apartments (use class C3) to 7 assisted living apartments (use class C2), providing 24-hour care from a rotation of support staff, with associated parking and landscaping.
265 Tettenhall Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 0DE
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00761/TN
Removal of conifer in poor health from back garden
244 Bridgnorth Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8BL
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00762/TN
T1 Beech in front gardenRemove low hanging branches by up to 2 metres and reduce over extended branches throughout garden side of crownT2 - Cherry in front gardenRemove lowest limbT3 Conifer and pine encroaching on roof and aerialRemove or reduce branches to give 2 metre clearance from the roof
Greenlawns 310 Bridgnorth Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8BN
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00763/REM
Discharge of condition 3 and 4 of application 25/01232/FUL
Unique Mobile Tech 3 Queen Street City Centre Wolverhampton West Midlands WV1 3JX
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00764/CPL
Proposed erection of a hip-to-gable roof alteration and rear dormer to the existing dwelling, together with associated internal loft conversion works.
19 Fieldhouse Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV4 6SJ
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00765/REM
Approval of reserved matter ("Appearance") pursuant to outline planning permission 23/00767/OUT for the construction of a Health, Care and Wellbeing Facility building, associated external landscaping, enhancement of the urban realm adjacent to the proposed building and existing Bert Williams Sports Centre, and remodelling of the existing car park
Bert Williams Sports Centre, Bilston Urban Village Medical Centre And Land Adjacent Nettlefolds Way Bilston Wolverhampton West Midlands
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00766/PDPA
Single storey rear extension: 5.00 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house, maximum height 4.00 metres and 2.70 metres height to the eaves.
44 Linden Lea Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 8BD
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00767/TR
2/2/32 (T29) Crown lift to 2.5m all round by reducing and removing branch tips. Reduce tree height by approximately 2m from outer canopy extent;reduce northern / eastern crown radius by 1 - 1.75m from outer extent and southern and western crown radius by 0.75-1.5m.
2 The Burrow Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 9DD
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Withdrawn26/00769/PAOTH
Installation of solar panels comprising a 37.24KW system which include 56 x 655 watt panels and 14 x Micro-inverters
Bantock Primary School Aston Street Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 0HY
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00770/TR
02/2/454 (T1) Beech - crown lift to 3m and reduce by 3m due to recent branch failure and to reduce impact on houses and gardens
17 Dippons Mill Close Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8HH
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00771/REM
Dishcarge of Conditions of application 23/00776/FUL - 3 - Materials schedule, 4 - Manufacturers details, 5 - Construction Method Statement
Banks Training Centre Summerfield Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV1 4PR
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00772/FUL
Single storey side and rear extension
147 Trysull Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 7JG
Received 15 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00774/FUL
Single storey rear extension with a dormer to the existing roof with an extension to existing games room in the garden and a spa close to the house in the garden
79 Sabrina Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8BP
Received 15 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00776/CPL
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed change of use from Class C3(a) to a residential home for up to 3 young people aged between 7 and 18 (Class C2).
68 Rookery Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV4 6NP
Received 15 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00777/TN
TG1 Mixed Species Group: broadly consisting of Ash, Hazel and Holly. RemoveThe tree works are proposed to stop the influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability.to 61 Tettenhall Road Wolverhampton WV3 9NB
Flint & Partners Optometrists 59 Tettenhall Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 9NB
Received 15 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00778/TR
2/2/46 (T24, T25) 2 sycamore tree branches that are overhanging the highway obstructing traffic lights on Merridale Road, as per notice received under section 154 of highways agency
35 Oaks Crescent Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 9SA
Received 15 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00780/PDPA
Single storey rear extension. Maximum rear projection from the original rear elevation 4 m, maximum eaves height 3.4 m and maximum height 3.6 m
21 Julian Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV1 2PQ
Received 16 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00781/PDPA
Single storey rear extension. Maximum rear projection from the original rear elevation 4.04 m, maximum eaves height 2.5 m and maximum height 2.78 m.
39 Moathouse Lane East Wolverhampton West Midlands WV11 3DB
Received 16 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00782/FUL
The refurbishment of an existing Urban Garden to improve the quality, safety and accessibility of the space enhancing its connectivity between the High Street, Transport Exchange and Markets. The proposed improvements include surface upgrades, new tree and shrub planting and landscaping, new street furniture, enhanced pedestrian safety measures.
Land East Of 72 Church Street Bilston Wolverhampton
Received 16 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00783/TN
G1 - Yew Trees5 Yew trees in back garden and overhanging the neighbour behind, to be reduced in height to old pruningpoints.Any lateral branches that are bending out or snapped from the trees to be removed to limit further damage,sides to be trimmed lightly to encourage future growth.Neighbours side to be trimmed back to create a neater hedge lineT1 - AshRemove down as close to ground as practicably possible.Tree is showing severe signs of Ash Dieback and is overhanging the walkway of college roadT2 - Pussy WillowReduce limb over the walkway of college road as close to source as possible. The lever arm on this limb isrelatively long and there is a severe decay point approximately 2 m up the limb, therefore there is aconsiderable force being exerted on this fulcrum point.G2 - Trees overhanging walkway of college roadMixed species to be lifted by 3m off the road and trimmed back to the sandstone wall T3 - Conifer in rear gardenTo be reduced in height by approximately 2m and sides trimmed back to allow the paper birch to flourish and create more of an amenity value
18 College Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8QE
Received 17 Jul 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for City of Wolverhampton Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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