Planning application
26/00172/OUTM
Land Off Springhill Lane Lower Penn
Proposal
Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved except primary means of access from Springhill Lane) is sought for the construction of up to 65 dwellings creation of associated vehicular and pedestrian accesses, drainage features, open space, and associated infrastructure.
As published by the council, reference 26/00172/OUTM
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Feb 2026
Received by South Staffordshire
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with South Staffordshire for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About outline applications
How this application type works
An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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24/00656/FUL Refused
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23/00029/VAR Granted
Springhill Farm 70 Springhill Lane Lower Penn Staffordshire WV4 4TJ
Application Reference Number: 21/00869/FUL Date of Decision: 16/03/2022 Condition Number(s): 2 Conditions(s) Removal: The client would like the addition of a subterranean basement level for inclusion of gym, games room, cinema room and spice kitchen. Wish condition to read: The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved drawings: Location Plan 20 50 01 and Block Plan 20 50 07, Existing Floor Plans Elevations 20 50 02, Topographical Survey 20 50 06 and Proposed Floor Plans Elevations 20 50 08B.
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26/00600/FULHH Awaiting decision
Sunnymead Wynne Crescent Lower Penn WOLVERHAMPTON WV4 4SW
Single storey extension at the rear of property, extensions over existing first floor layout and new windows.
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07/01187/FUL Refused
18 Springhill Avenue Wolverhampton West Midlands WV4 4ST
Two storey side extensions
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23/00110/FULHH Granted
Archways Wynne Crescent Lower Penn Staffordshire WV4 4SW
Proposed single storey rear extension following removal of existing brick outbuilding.
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23/00075/LUP Granted
86 Springhill Lane Lower Penn Staffordshire WV4 4TJ
Hip to gable extension. Loft conversion, rear dormer and rooflights. Single storey rear extension. Garage conversion and alterations.
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25/00502/OUT Granted
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Outline planning permission for 1 self build dwelling with all matters reserved.
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26/00416/PIP Refused
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26/00349/PIP Refused
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26/00384/EIASCR Decided
Essington Cemetery Bursnips Road Essington WOLVERHAMPTON WV11 2RE
EIA Screening Opinion request under Regulation 6(1) of Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 for continuation of use as burial ground and cemetery with an increased burial rate; landscaping; and alterations