How long do planning decisions take near Alder Moor?

The average planning decision time near Alder Moor is 56 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Alder Moor?

The planning approval rate near Alder Moor is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Alder Moor?

The most common type of planning application near Alder Moor is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Alder Moor?

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Alder Moor, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Alder Moor, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Alder Moor are administered by Lichfield District Council. View the full Lichfield District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £286,570 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Lichfield
Parliamentary constituency: Lichfield
LSOA: Lichfield 002A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Alder Moor.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alder Moor.

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 Alder Moor based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Alder Moor in Staffordshire

Alder Moor is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

Property prices in Alder Moor show an average sale price of £286,570, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Alder Moor a particularly low-crime area.

Alder Moor has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tutbury, Rolleston. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

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Planning Activity in Alder Moor

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Alder Moor. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Alder Moor may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Alder Moor were tree works (7), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (1). 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, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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