Brown Edge, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brown Edge, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
Planning applications in Brown Edge are administered by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Brown Edge
Brown Edge is a charming village and civil parish located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of England. Situated approximately 5 miles north-east of Hanley in Stoke-on-Trent, it had a population of 2,486 as of the 2011 census. The village is known for its community spirit, highlighted by an annual barn dance that brings locals together in search of eligible partners, making it a unique focal point for social interaction in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £173,653 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: St. Helens
- Parliamentary constituency: St Helens South and Whiston
- LSOA: St. Helens 020B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brown Edge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brown Edge.
- 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 Brown Edge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Brown Edge.
- - Rainbow Medical Centre 99 Elephant Lane Thatto Heath St Helens WA9 5QL
Single storey side and part rear extension to form additional consultation rooms, with associated internal reconfigurations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 28 Harlow Close St Helens WA9 5EU
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to children's care home for 1no child (C2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Former Sutton Arms Elephant Lane St Helens WA9 5HF
Variation of conditions 2 (plans) and 21 (materials) on application P/2022/0458/FUL, to facilitate change in driveway materials.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 2 Dawn Close St Helens Merseyside WA9 5JB
Single storey side extension along with alterations to existing driveway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-04-22
View full details - - 324 Elephant Lane St Helens WA9 5HQ
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-12-23
View full details - - Thatto Heath Crusaders Club House Close Street St Helens WA9 5JA
Erection of a 2.4m high paladin fence, access gates and siting of a refreshment container.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2021-11-24
View full details - - Thatto Heath Crusaders Club House Close Street St Helens WA9 5JA
Siting of 2 water storage containers and water pump house to provide a substainable irrigation system for the new hybrid playing surfaces
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2020-10-06
View full details - - Thatto Heath Crusaders Club House Close Street St Helens WA9 5JA
Erection of 6no. floodlighting columns with floodlights surrounding pitch 1, along with renovation of pitch to form hybrid planning surface.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2020-05-05
View full details - - 91 - 129 Poynter Street St Helens WA9 5HR
Installation of 4no. alley gates.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2012-11-19
View full details - - Thatto Heath Crusaders Arlfc Close Street St Helens WA9 5JA
Change of use of the land for the storage of 5no. storage containers (amended Location plan).
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: St Helens | Date: 2011-10-05
View full details - - Thatto Heath Crusaders Arlfc Club House Close Street St Helens WA9 5JA
Provide a fire tender access road to the previously approved proposed sports barn.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2010-12-22
View full details - - Thatto Heath Crusaders Arlfc Land At Close Street St Helens WA9 5JA
Variation of condition 3 on previous approval P/2009/1000 for the substitution of materials to walls and roof on sports training barn.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2010-07-06
View full details - - Thatto Heath Crusaders Arlfc Land At Close Street St Helens WA9 5JA
Erection of a sports training barn.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2009-11-20
View full details - - 72 Poynter Street St Helens WA9 5HR
Single storey side extension to form conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2003-03-24
View full details - - Land Between Parliament St, Kilburn Grov & Birchfield St Parliament Street Thatto Heath St Helens
Erection of 60 dwellings with single access across Parliament Street as a continuation of Crown Street
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2001-08-09
View full details - - Land Between Parliament St, Kilburn GR & Birchley St Parliament Street Thatto Heath St Helens
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2000-11-06
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A brief summary of Brown Edge in Merseyside
Brown Edge is a charming village and civil parish located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of England. Situated approximately 5 miles north-east of Hanley in Stoke-on-Trent, it had a population of 2,486 as of the 2011 census. The village is known for its community spirit, highlighted by an annual barn dance that brings locals together in search of eligible partners, making it a unique focal point for social interaction in the area.
Property prices in Brown Edge show an average sale price of £173,653, 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 Brown Edge a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brown Edge 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 Brown Edge
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Brown Edge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Brown Edge may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Brown Edge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Brown Edge were full planning applications (17), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 57% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
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