How long do planning decisions take near Boothen?

The average planning decision time near Boothen is 79 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 Boothen?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Boothen?

The most common type of planning application near Boothen is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Boothen?

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Boothen, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Boothen, Staffordshire.

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About Boothen

Boothen is an area and electoral ward located within the city of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. This locality is significant for those researching planning applications, as it is part of a vibrant urban environment that may be subject to various development projects and community initiatives.

Population: 5,744

District: City of Stoke-on-Trent

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £198,965 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Stoke-on-Trent
Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent Central
LSOA: Stoke-on-Trent 018C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Boothen.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Boothen based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Boothen.

- 18 Maclagan Street, Stoke, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST4 1EF
Change of use of single residential unit (Use Class C3) to 2 one bedroomed residential units (Use Class C3) (Retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-12-07
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- G & E Commercial Limited Trading As Law Exports, City Island Business Park, Whieldon Road, Stoke, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 4FP
Erection of two industrial units (Buildings B and E) (part retrospective)
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-12-03
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- 41 Hunters Way, Penkhull, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST4 5EJ
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-11-12
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- Former Stoke Library, London Road, Stoke-on-trent, St4 7qe ,
Internal and external alterations to facilitate proposed change of use to a private hire venue (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-03-02
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- 3 Lychgate Close, Stoke, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5BZ
Certificate of (proposed) lawful development for the erection of new garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-07-31
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A brief summary of Boothen in Staffordshire

Property prices in Boothen show an average sale price of £198,965, 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 Boothen a particularly low-crime area.

Boothen has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Trent and Mersey Canal, Penkhull Garden Village, Winton Square, Stoke Town Centre, The Villas, Hanley Park, Penkhull Village, Hartshill. 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.

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Planning Activity in Boothen

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Boothen. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

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

The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Boothen were full planning applications (14), outline applications (4), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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