How long do planning decisions take near Blackfords?

The average planning decision time near Blackfords is 37 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 Blackfords?

The planning approval rate near Blackfords is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Blackfords?

The most common type of planning application near Blackfords is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blackfords?

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Blackfords, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blackfords, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £234,105 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cannock Chase
Parliamentary constituency: Cannock Chase
LSOA: Cannock Chase 012A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blackfords.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Blackfords based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Blackfords.

- 93, Albert Street, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 5JD
Single storey rear extension and garage conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 104, Johnson Road, Cannock, WS11 4BB
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-03-02
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- 56 Milton Road, West Chadsmoor, Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 4PJ
Variation of condition number 3 (approved plans) of planning permission CH/25/0082 to allow for alterations to extension due to location of sewer
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2025-12-17
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- 168, Old Fallow Road, Staffordshire, Cannock, WS11 5QW
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed 3x bed dwelling converted into a 6 person HMO - REGULATION 77 CONSULTATION.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2025-12-01
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- 18, CHADSMOOR PROGRESSIVE W M S, Burns Street, Cannock, WS11 6DR
Part retrospective application for the erection of a framed porch, re-render façade, replacement UPVC framed windows and erection of fencing to enclose bin store and smoking area. Conversion of first
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2025-09-04
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- Moorhill Primary School, Pye Green Road, Cannock, WS11 5RN
Alterations to plant tower
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2024-06-12
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- 18, Albert Street, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 5JA
Retrospective application for ground floor front and rear extensions with two storey side extension, finished with grey rendering
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2024-01-31
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- 41, Marlyn Rest Home, Cannock Road, Chadsmoor, Cannock, WS11 5BU
Proposed erection of an orangery
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2023-12-27
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A brief summary of Blackfords in Staffordshire

Blackfords is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

Property prices in Blackfords show an average sale price of £234,105, 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 Blackfords a particularly low-crime area.

Blackfords has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Blackfords includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cannock Chase. 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 Blackfords

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Blackfords. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Blackfords.

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Blackfords were full planning applications (17), amendments (6), other applications (3). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.

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