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19 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Alton · updated daily · Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

Planning in Alton

Approved
92%
24 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Alton in the last 24 months, from Staffordshire Moorlands District Council's planning register.

Decided by Staffordshire Moorlands District CouncilCouncil page

Around Alton

Postcode districts

ST10 219 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

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About Alton

Alton is a village in Staffordshire, England, renowned for the popular theme park Alton Towers, which is situated on the grounds of the historic Alton Mansion, once owned by the Earls of Shrewsbury and designed by architect Augustus Pugin. Historically, the village also featured copper works, as noted in a 1914 map by Whiston, highlighting its industrial past alongside its recreational offerings. This blend of attractions and heritage makes Alton a noteworthy location for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,219 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Staffordshire Moorlands district.

Property prices in Alton show an average sale price of £484,584, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Alton has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Alton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Alton. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (6), listed building and heritage (5).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Alton?
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Alton. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Alton?
The average planning decision time near Alton is 87 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 Alton?
The planning approval rate near Alton is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Alton?
The most common type of planning application near Alton is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Alton?
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