Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Abbots Bromley
Abbots Bromley is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the East Staffordshire district, approximately 9.8 miles east of Stafford. The name likely derives from 'clearing/wood frequented by broom,' with the 'abbots' prefix indicating its historical ties to Burton Abbey. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 1,779, making it a vibrant community with potential implications for local planning applications.
Population: 1,867 (2021)
District: East Staffordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £255,800 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Staffordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Lichfield
- LSOA: East Staffordshire 006A
Crime Statistics
5 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 3
- public-order: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Abbots Bromley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Abbots Bromley.
- 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 Abbots Bromley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Abbots Bromley.
- 643440 - THYME HOUSE TOWN END FARM HOUSE LICHFIELD ROAD ABBOTS BROMLEY WS15 3DL
Erection of a rear dormer extension to facilitate loft conversion and installation of roof lights to front roof slope
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - 643422 - MARLBOROUGH HOUSE MARKET PLACE ABBOTS BROMLEY WS15 3BP
Felling of one Sycamore tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - 643412 - CROFTS BARN SCHOOL HOUSE LANE ABBOTS BROMLEY WS15 3BT
Height reduction of upper canopy by up to 2m or to nearest suitable growth points to alleviate loading at point of inclusion, prune lateral branches to achieve 0.5m clearance of 5 x BT cables, reduce
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - 643367 - NURSERY LODGE LICHFIELD ROAD ABBOTS BROMLEY WS15 3DN
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the continued use of market garden as garden land
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - 643172 - 11 NEEDWOOD GRANGE ABBOTS BROMLEY WS15 3AU
Conversion of garage to form home office and utility including installation of window to front elevation, replacement of existing flat roof to pitched roof to front and side elevations, installation o
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - 643147 - CROFTS BARN SCHOOL HOUSE LANE ABBOTS BROMLEY WS15 3BT
Crown reduction of one Beech tree by up to 4 metres, side reduction of up to 1.5 metres and prune lower lateral branches to achieve 0.5 metre clearance from BT wires (T1).
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 2 Ivy Close Abbots Bromley Staffordshire WS15 3FB
Felling of one Ash tree (T1 of TPO 353)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - Crofts Lawn Market Place Abbots Bromley Staffordshire WS15 3BS
Pollard one sycamore tree to 8 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Abbots Bromley School For Girls High Street Abbots Bromley Staffordshire WS15 3BW
Felling of 1 x Cedar (T001), 2 x Spruce (T002 & T003), 2 x Ash (T005 & T007), 1 x Tulip (T011), 1 x Norway Maple (T012), 1 x Maple (T024), 1 x Cypress (T051), Holly, Laburnum and Mixed Species (Group
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - Land south of Thyme House Lichfield Road Abbots Bromley Staffordshire WS15 3DL
Application under Section 73 to vary condition 7 attached to planning application P/2020/01367 for the erection of 5 detached dwellings and associated garaging, including widening of existing access a
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Abbots Bromley in Staffordshire
Abbots Bromley is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the East Staffordshire district, approximately 9.8 miles east of Stafford. The name likely derives from 'clearing/wood frequented by broom,' with the 'abbots' prefix indicating its historical ties to Burton Abbey. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 1,779, making it a vibrant community with potential implications for local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,867 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Staffordshire district.
Property prices in Abbots Bromley show an average sale price of £255,800, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Abbots Bromley is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Abbots Bromley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Abbots Bromley. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Abbots Bromley includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Abbots Bromley
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Abbots Bromley. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 near Abbots Bromley.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Abbots Bromley were tree works (7), full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
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