How long do planning decisions take near Bickford?

The average planning decision time near Bickford is 97 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 Bickford?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Bickford?

The most common type of planning application near Bickford is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bickford?

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Bickford, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bickford, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bickford are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bickford

Bickford is a village located in Staffordshire, England, known for its quaint rural charm. For those interested in planning applications in the area, it is part of the Penkridge civil parish, which may provide relevant demographic and development insights from the 2011 census.

District: Penkridge

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Area Information

Admin district: South Staffordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
LSOA: South Staffordshire 001B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bickford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bickford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Bickford.

26/00488/LBC - Pear Tree Farm Bickford Road Bickford STAFFORD ST19 5QJ
Replace UPVC conservatory with brickwork structure. Proposed single storey wrap around extension and conversion of existing barns to increase habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-06-05
26/00487/FULHH - Pear Tree Farm Bickford Road Bickford STAFFORD ST19 5QJ
Replace UPVC conservatory with brickwork structure. Proposed single storey wrap around extension and conversion of existing barns to increase habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-06-05
- Mitton Manor Whiston Road Mitton Staffordshire ST19 5QW
Erection of small single storey pool changing room with showers and toilets
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2023-01-27
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- Upper Mitton Farm, Wheaton Aston Road, Mitton, Stafford
Consultation from South Staffordshire Council in connection with an application to them for planning permission for soft fruit production under spanish polytunnels
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire | Date: 2017-08-25
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- Land at Mitton, Penkridge
Consultation from South Staffordshire Council in connection with a retrospective application for soft fruit production under spanish polytunnels
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire | Date: 2016-05-10
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- Land At Upper Mitton Farm Wheaton Aston Road Mitton Stafford South Staffordshire ST19 5QW
Retrospective application for soft fruit production under spanish polytunnels (Major Development)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2016-04-21
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- Mitton Manor Whiston Road Mitton Stafford South Staffordshire ST19 5QW
Extension to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2010-10-19
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- Mitton Manor Whiston Road Mitton Stafford South Staffordshire ST19 5QW
Two-storey side and rear extensions [revision of 06/01244/FUL]
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2009-02-06
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A brief summary of Bickford in Staffordshire

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

Bickford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lapley. 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.

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Planning Activity in Bickford

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Bickford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.

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

With an average of 97 days, decisions near Bickford take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Bickford were discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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