How many planning applications has Tamworth Borough Council received?

Tamworth Borough Council received 260 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 63%.

How long does Tamworth Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Tamworth Borough Council takes an average of 78 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Tamworth Borough Council?

Tamworth Borough Council approves 63% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Tamworth Borough Council?

To object to a Tamworth Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Tamworth Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Tamworth Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Tamworth Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Tamworth Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 65 appeals were lodged against Tamworth Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 22% success rate.

Tamworth Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Tamworth Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Tamworth Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Tamworth Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

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Region: West Midlands

About Tamworth Borough Council

Governance

Leader: Carol Dean (Labour), since 21 May 2024

Chair: Chris Bain (Labour), since 8 May 2025

Chief Executive: Stephen Gabriel, since 1 April 2024

Seats: 30 councillors (term: 4 years)

Founded: | house_type = Non-metropolitan district

Last election: 2 May 2024

Political composition: Labour (18), Conservative (5), Independent (6)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Tamworth Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Tamworth Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Tamworth Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £185,550 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 004A

Crime Statistics

135 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 42
violent-crime: 40
criminal-damage-arson: 14
shoplifting: 9
public-order: 8
other-crime: 6
robbery: 5
burglary: 3
vehicle-crime: 3
other-theft: 2
possession-of-weapons: 2
bicycle-theft: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Tamworth Borough Council.

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 Tamworth Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Tamworth Borough Council

943 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Tamworth Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

9 flood monitoring stations near Tamworth Borough Council.

Hug Bridge (River Dane)
Basford Bridge (River Churnet)
Congleton Park (River Dane)
Wallgrange (Endon Brook)
Brookhouse Farm (Ford Green Brook)
Rainfall station
Rainfall station
Rainfall station
Rainfall station

A brief summary of Tamworth Borough Council

Tamworth Borough Council serves as the local authority for Tamworth in Staffordshire, England, comprising 30 councillors representing ten wards across the town. Currently led by Labour councillor Carol Dean since May 2024, the council operates without overall control. Its headquarters are located at Marmion House, making it the central hub for planning applications and local governance in the borough. The council was established in | house_type = Non-metropolitan district. The council is currently led by Carol Dean (Labour). The council comprises 30 councillors seats, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The average property sale price in the Tamworth Borough Council area is £185,550, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Tamworth Borough Council area recorded 135 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 7 designated conservation areas within the Tamworth Borough Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Amington Hall, Dosthill, Tamworth, Hospital Street, Tamworth, Town Centre, Wilnecote, Amington Green, Tamworth, Victoria Road and Albert Road.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Tamworth Borough Council area 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.

The council area encompasses 943 towns and villages, including Biddulph, Burton upon Trent, Cannock, Kidsgrove, Leek and Lichfield. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Tamworth Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Tamworth Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Tamworth Borough Council area. Unlike the official Tamworth Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Tamworth Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Tamworth Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 260 planning applications Tamworth Borough Council received. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 in Tamworth Borough Council.

The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types in Tamworth Borough Council were full planning applications (125), outline applications (28), tree works (23). Full planning applications account for 48% 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, 13 medium-scale applications, 206 smaller schemes were submitted.

65 planning appeals were lodged against Tamworth Borough Council decisions, of which 14 were allowed and 50 were dismissed (22% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 20 applications
Refused: 3 applications
Withdrawn: 9 applications
Awaiting decision: 228 applications

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