Bitterscote, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bitterscote, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bitterscote are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bitterscote
Bitterscote is a vibrant area within Tamworth, Staffordshire, located in proximity to the town centre. The region is notable for its major retail outlets, particularly within the Ventura Park development, making it a key location for potential planning applications related to commercial and retail expansion.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £301,986 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Warwickshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North Warwickshire and Bedworth
- LSOA: North Warwickshire 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bitterscote.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bitterscote.
- 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 Bitterscote based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Bitterscote.
- - 14 Market Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7LU
Proposed new shopfront windows and access door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 0127/2026 - Marks And Spencer Ventura Park Road Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3JD
Discharge of condition of application 0140/2025 Statutory Biodiversity Net Gain Informative
Status: Undecided | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-05-27 - - Marks And Spencer Ventura Park Road Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3JD
Discharge of condition of application 0140/2025 Statutory Biodiversity Net Gain Informative
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 8 Market Street Tamworth B79 7LU
Proposed external staircase at the rear and alterations to front elevation windows and shop fronts
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - 0099/2026 - 8 Market Street Tamworth B79 7LU
Proposed external staircase at the rear and alterations to front elevation windows and shop fronts
Status: Undecided | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-04-21 - - The Moat House Lichfield Street Tamworth B79 7QQ
Partial conversion of main building into hotel accommodation and a residential apartment and an erection of a new hotel block (in association with LBC 0096/2026)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - The Moat House Lichfield Street Tamworth B79 7QQ
Listed Building Consent : Conversion and repairs to a grade ll* listed builidng (in association with full application 0095/2026)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - 0085/2026 - The Castle Hotel Holloway Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7NB
Listed Building Consent for re-roofing works to an area of tiled roof
Status: Undecided | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-04-02 - - The Castle Hotel Holloway Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7NB
Listed Building Consent for re-roofing works to an area of tiled roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - 0070/2026 - 26a ,27 & 27a Market Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7LR
Discharge of conditions : 3 (construction management plan) 4 (approval of colours ) 5 (archaeology) of planning application 0126/2025
Status: Undecided | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-03-26 - - 26a ,27 & 27a Market Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7LR
Discharge of conditions : 3 (approval of colours ) 5 (archaeology) of planning application 0127/2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 26a ,27 & 27a Market Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7LR
Discharge of conditions : 3 (construction management plan) 4 (approval of colours ) 5 (archaeology) of planning application 0126/2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Marks And Spencer Ventura Park Road Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3JD
Non-material amendment of 0140/2025 in relation to the below ground drainage attenuation arrangement
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Ankerside Shopping Centre George Street Tamworth Staffordshire
Works to trees in a conservation area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Land next to statue of Aethelflaed Castle Grounds Holloway Tamworth Staffordshire
Installation of an additional lighting column and spotlights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Land Adjacent to Asda Ventura Park Road Tamworth Staffordshire
Advertisement consent : Installation of internally illuminated unit providing passenger transport information
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Land opposite Asda Ventura Park Road Tamworth B78 3HB
Advertisement consent : Installation of internally illuminated unit providing passenger transport information
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Ankerside Shopping Centre George Street Tamworth Staffordshire
Works to trees in a conservation area
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Rear Of 36 & 36a George Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7LJ
Refurbishment of ground floor workshop and conversion of upper floor to a 2 bedroom dwelling , works include thermal fire and acoustic upgrading of existing unit along with replacement windows and doo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Rear Of 36 & 36a George Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7LJ
Refurbishment of ground floor workshop and conversion of upper floor to a 2 bedroom dwelling , works include thermal fire and acoustic upgrading of existing unit along with replacement windows and doo
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-01-27
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A brief summary of Bitterscote in Staffordshire
Bitterscote is a vibrant area within Tamworth, Staffordshire, located in proximity to the town centre. The region is notable for its major retail outlets, particularly within the Ventura Park development, making it a key location for potential planning applications related to commercial and retail expansion.
Property prices in Bitterscote show an average sale price of £301,986, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bitterscote a particularly low-crime area.
Bitterscote has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tamworth, Hospital Street, Tamworth, Victoria Road and Albert Road, Tamworth, Town Centre, Fazeley and Bonehill. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bitterscote 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 Bitterscote
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Bitterscote. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bitterscote.
With an average of 109 days, decisions near Bitterscote 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 Bitterscote were full planning applications (19), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 43 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Nearby Towns
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- Fazeley planning applications
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- Perry Crofts planning applications
- The Alders planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.