Brereton, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brereton, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Brereton
Brereton is a village located in the Cannock Chase district of Staffordshire, England, and is now part of the parish of Brereton and Ravenhill. Formerly a civil parish, Brereton offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications in the region.
Population: 6,538
District: Brereton and Ravenhill
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cannock Chase
- Parliamentary constituency: Cannock Chase
- LSOA: Cannock Chase 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brereton.
- 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 Brereton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Brereton.
- - 98, Main Road, Brereton, Rugeley, WS15 1DY
Application to discharge conditions no. 4 (Electric Charging Points), 5 (Provision of Bat Roosts), 6 (Hedgehog friendly fencing), 9 (Noise assessment) and 10 ( Construction Environmental Management Pl
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - CH/26/134 - 50 Lodge Road, Brereton, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 1HT
Removal of outbuilding and the construction of a side two storey extension, repl
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-04-23 - - 50 Lodge Road, Brereton, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 1HT
Removal of outbuilding and the construction of a side two storey extension, replacement porch and bay window and canopy to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Brereton Social Club, Armitage Lane, Brereton, Rugeley, WS15 1ED
Replacement existing floodlighting with modern luminaires
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 68 B, Main Road, Brereton, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1DU
Change of use from barbers (use class E) to hot food takeaway (SUI Generis)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - 25 Abbots Walk, Brereton, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 1JB
Rear single storey and dormer roof extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - 18 Cedar Crescent, Brereton, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 1HA
Erection of a single storey front extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2023-10-06
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A brief summary of Brereton in Staffordshire
Brereton is a village located in the Cannock Chase district of Staffordshire, England, and is now part of the parish of Brereton and Ravenhill. Formerly a civil parish, Brereton offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,538. It sits within the Brereton and Ravenhill district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brereton a particularly low-crime area.
Brereton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Trent and Mersey Canal. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Brereton includes 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 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 Brereton
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Brereton. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Brereton.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Brereton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Brereton were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (5), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.