Ball Green, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ball Green, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Ball Green
Ball Green is a quaint village located in Stoke-on-Trent, nestled within the Chell suburb near Burslem. Its distinctive character and proximity to urban amenities make it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stoke-on-Trent
- Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent North
- LSOA: Stoke-on-Trent 008C
Crime Statistics
81 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 29
- anti-social-behaviour: 26
- criminal-damage-arson: 8
- public-order: 5
- vehicle-crime: 5
- drugs: 2
- shoplifting: 2
- burglary: 1
- other-theft: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ball Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ball Green.
- 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 Ball Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Ball Green.
- - 194 St Nicholas Avenue, Norton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST6 8JW
Certificate of (Proposed) Lawful Development for Change of use from residential dwelling (C3) to residential care home for up to 2 children (C2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Former St Chad's Church Scotia Road , Tunstall, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 8EQ
Variation to conditions 2, 3, 4 & 19 of permission 65591/FUL, amendments to the site layout
Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 24 Foundry Square, Norton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST6 8PB
Two storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-09-30
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A brief summary of Ball Green in Staffordshire
Ball Green is a quaint village located in Stoke-on-Trent, nestled within the Chell suburb near Burslem. Its distinctive character and proximity to urban amenities make it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
The Ball Green area recorded 81 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.
Ball Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Caldon Canal. 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 Ball Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ford Green Reedbed SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ball Green 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.
Planning Activity in Ball Green
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Ball Green. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ball Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Ball Green were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.