How long do planning decisions take near Amington?

The average planning decision time near Amington is 50 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Amington?

The most common type of planning application near Amington is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Amington?

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Amington, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Amington, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

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About Amington

Amington is a suburban area in Tamworth, Staffordshire, located just 1.5 miles northeast of the town centre. Once a separate village, it now seamlessly integrates with nearby wards such as Bolehall, Glascote, and Stonydelph, offering a mix of residential and industrial spaces. Its proximity to the North Warwickshire district enhances its appeal for planning applications, making it a noteworthy area for development and investment.

Population: 7,919

District: Tamworth

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £253,156 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Tamworth
Parliamentary constituency: Tamworth
LSOA: Tamworth 003D

Crime Statistics

85 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 28
anti-social-behaviour: 22
criminal-damage-arson: 5
drugs: 5
other-theft: 5
vehicle-crime: 5
burglary: 4
public-order: 4
other-crime: 4
robbery: 2
theft-from-the-person: 1

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Amington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Amington.

- 14 Brancaster Close Amington Tamworth Staffordshire B77 3QD
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-01-21
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- 5 Gleneagles Amington Tamworth Staffordshire B77 4NS
Works to TPO No 1 1972 T62 Oak Tree
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-01-09
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A brief summary of Amington in Staffordshire

Property prices in Amington show an average sale price of £253,156, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Amington area recorded 85 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Amington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Amington Green, Amington Hall. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Amington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Alvecote Pools SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Amington

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Amington. The average decision time was 50 days.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Amington were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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