Brereton, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brereton, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Brereton are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £247,364 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lichfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Lichfield
- LSOA: Lichfield 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brereton.
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
11 planning applications found near Brereton.
- - 96, Birch Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1EJ
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed change of use from dwelling to care home for up to three children.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - CH/26/190 - 96, Birch Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1EJ
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed change of use from dwelling to care
Status: Undecided | Type: Lawful Use/Development Cert App | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-06-16 - CH/26/182 - 10, The Meadows, Brereton, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1JH
Variation of condition no.s 1 (Approved Plans) and 5 (Landscape details) of plan
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-06-11 - - 10, The Meadows, Brereton, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1JH
Variation of condition no.s 1 (Approved Plans) and 5 (Landscape details) of planning consent CH/25/0132
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 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: Conditions | 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.
Property prices in Brereton show an average sale price of £247,364, 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 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brereton 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 Brereton
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Brereton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Brereton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 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 (9), discharge of conditions (5), amendments (5). Full planning applications account for 35% 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.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.