How long do planning decisions take near Bentilee?

The average planning decision time near Bentilee is 72 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 Bentilee?

The most common type of planning application near Bentilee is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bentilee?

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Bentilee, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bentilee, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bentilee are administered by Stoke On Trent City Council. View the full Stoke On Trent City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bentilee

Bentilee is a residential estate located in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, situated between the towns of Hanley and Longton, and adjacent to Fenton. This area is primarily composed of housing, making it relevant for those interested in planning applications related to residential development and community infrastructure.

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Area Information

Admin district: Stoke-on-Trent
Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent North
LSOA: Stoke-on-Trent 007C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bentilee.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bentilee based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Bentilee.

- Land Off Wellfield Road, Bentilee, Stoke On Trent, ST2 0DR
Application to discharge condition 18 on application 67691/FUL.
Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-02-03
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- Land Off Wellfield Road, Bentilee, Stoke On Trent, ST2 0DR
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on application 67691/FUL
Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-23
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- 185 Beverley Drive, Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0JL
Hip to gable roof extension including loft conversion and rear facing dormer
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-10-23
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A brief summary of Bentilee in Staffordshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bentilee includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wetley Moor 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 Bentilee

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Bentilee. The average decision time was 72 days.

The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Bentilee were full planning applications (3), 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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