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Planning in Biddulph

Approved
83%
24 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

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

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About Biddulph

Biddulph is a town and civil parish located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. Situated 9 miles north of Stoke-on-Trent and 5 miles southeast of Congleton, it is near the Staffordshire/Cheshire border. As of the 2011 census, Biddulph had a population of 19,892, making it a significant locality for planning applications in the area. The town has a population of approximately 19,633 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Staffordshire Moorlands district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Biddulph a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Biddulph has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Biddulph 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Biddulph, 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, 48 planning applications were submitted near Biddulph. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (29), outline applications (8), advertising consent (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Biddulph?
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Biddulph. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Biddulph?
The average planning decision time near Biddulph is 88 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 Biddulph?
The planning approval rate near Biddulph is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Biddulph?
The most common type of planning application near Biddulph is full planning applications, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Biddulph?
You can search and track planning applications near Biddulph on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.