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Planning permission in Wolverhampton

In the last 12 months, 97.1% of home project applications were approved in Wolverhampton (204 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about six weeks (median 42 days).

Across all application types, 89.2% of 2,736 applications decided since January 2023 were approved. Based on Wolverhampton's public planning register. Data last updated: 27 May 2026.

3,990Total applications
2,736Decided
89.2%Approval rate (of decided)
2,440 Approved+296 Refused+99 Withdrawn+658 Pending+497 Outcome not determined=3,990 Total
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Decision Level
2,757Delegated
28Committee
By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

CategoryDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Full planning applications 1,644 1,482 162
90.1%
Prior approval (permitted development) 263 221 42
84.0%
Protected tree works (TPO) 203 171 32
84.2%
Advertisement Consent 155 141 14
91.0%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) 144 122 22
84.7%
Tree works in a conservation area 114 106 8
93.0%
Listed Building Consent 61 58 3
95.1%
Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) 43 43 0 no refusals recorded
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use) 42 38 4
90.5%
Discharging planning conditions 21 21 0 no refusals recorded
Other* 46 37 9 mixed types

Reserved matters (detail after outline approval): no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Discharging planning conditions: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Phone masts and telecoms (17), Demolition (13), Permitted Development Prior Notification (6), Outline Planning (4), Unknown (3), Other PD Prior Approvals (1), Hazardous Substance Consent (1), To State Funded School or Reg Nursery (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

QuarterDecidedApprovedApproval rate
Q3 2023 97 91
93.8%
Q4 2023 258 233
90.3%
Q1 2024 256 229
89.5%
Q2 2024 268 232
86.6%
Q3 2024 247 220
89.1%
Q4 2024 246 208
84.6%
Q1 2025 228 205
89.9%
Q2 2025 295 256
86.8%
Q3 2025 169 151
89.3%
Q4 2025 147 130
88.4%
Q1 2026 224 199
88.8%
Q2 2026 165 155
93.9%
By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 305 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 83.0% in St Peters to 94.9% in Bushbury North, a gap of 11.9 percentage points.

WardDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Tettenhall Regis 263 228 35
86.7%
Tettenhall Wightwick 236 215 21
91.1%
St Peters 235 195 40
83.0%
Park 218 187 31
85.8%
Penn 183 164 19
89.6%
Blakenhall 155 140 15
90.3%
Graiseley 137 116 21
84.7%
Wednesfield South 130 120 10
92.3%
Merry Hill 128 121 7
94.5%
Fallings Park 127 120 7
94.5%
Bushbury North 117 111 6
94.9%
Ettingshall South And Spring Vale 115 99 16
86.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the planning approval rate in Wolverhampton?
In the last 12 months, 97.1% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Wolverhampton, based on 204 decided applications. Across all application types, 89.2% of 2,736 applications decided since January 2023 were approved.
How long does a planning decision take in Wolverhampton?
The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Wolverhampton in the last 12 months was 42 days (about six weeks). Times vary case by case.
Do I need planning permission in Wolverhampton?
It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.
Do I need a planning consultant in Wolverhampton?
Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.
Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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