Brown Edge, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brown Edge, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Brown Edge are administered by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. View the full Staffordshire Moorlands District 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 Staffordshire, England. With a population that grew from 2,406 in 2001 to 2,486 in 2011, Brown Edge sits on the outskirts of The Potteries Urban Area, approximately 5 miles north-east of Hanley in Stoke-on-Trent. The village hosts a unique annual barn dance, fostering community spirit and offering opportunities for local residents to connect.
Population: 2,375 (2021)
District: Staffordshire Moorlands
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stoke-on-Trent
- Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent North
- LSOA: Stoke-on-Trent 011A
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
7 planning applications found near Brown Edge.
- - 153 , High Lane , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8QA
Proposed ground and lower ground floor extension and proposed side extension above existing garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - Land Off , Breach Road , Brown Edge , Staffordshire ,
Outline planning application, with all matters reserved, except for access, for the erection of up to 55 dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 1 , Bluestone Cottage , Hough Hill , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8TN
Proposed part demolition, extension and alterations to construct replacement two storey kitchen/bedroom and detached garage at No.1 Bluestone Cottage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Former Engine House , BINGS ROAD , WHALEY BRIDGE , DERBYSHIRE ,
Discharge of Condition 4 in relation to HPK/2025/0092
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: High Peak | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - NEWFOLD FARM , Sytch Road , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8QX
Erection of attached home office/classroom and single garage extension. Change of use of land to residential curtlidge and alterations to vehicular access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - SMD/2026/0027 - NEWFOLD FARM , Sytch Road , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8QX
Erection of attached home office/classroom and single garage extension. Change of use of land to residential curtlidge and alterations to vehicular access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 33 , Church Road , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8RA
Proposed rear extension, alterations and extension to existing garage, extension and alterations to first floor
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2024-10-25
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A brief summary of Brown Edge in Staffordshire
Brown Edge is a charming village and civil parish located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. With a population that grew from 2,406 in 2001 to 2,486 in 2011, Brown Edge sits on the outskirts of The Potteries Urban Area, approximately 5 miles north-east of Hanley in Stoke-on-Trent. The village hosts a unique annual barn dance, fostering community spirit and offering opportunities for local residents to connect. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,375 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Staffordshire Moorlands district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brown Edge a particularly low-crime area.
Brown Edge has one conservation area within its boundaries: Caldon Canal. 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 Brown Edge includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Brown Edge
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Brown Edge. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 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 Brown Edge.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Brown Edge were full planning applications (8), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% 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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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