57 Blackbrook Way Wolverhampton West Midlands WV10 8TB

Awaiting decision 26/00243/TR
Council
Date received
18 Mar 2026
Date validated
18 Mar 2026
Postcode
WV10 8TB

Description

Sycamore tree and oak tree at rear of 57 blackbrook Way. Oak tree branches are getting close to properties at 57 and 59 blackbrook Way. Concern about branches falling and damaging property. Other concern is that sunlight will be blocked to recently installed solar panels at no57. Sycamore tree needs pruning to allow more light into garden in the summer. Request is to remove 4m off diameter of crown from oak and 2m from diameter off crown of Sycamore. Any dead branches to be removed.

6/10
Planning Authority Score
#98 of 282

Wolverhampton ranks #125 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Wolverhampton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #141 of 282
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #117 of 282
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #125 of 282
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #101 of 282
79%
Minor dwellings approved
61 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
65%
Change of use approved
52 decided
811
Total decisions
92 refused in 2025