Brown Lees, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brown Lees, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Brown Lees
Biddulph is a civil parish and town located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. Situated 9 miles north of Stoke-on-Trent and 5 miles southeast of Congleton, it lies near the Staffordshire/Cheshire county border. As of the 2011 census, Biddulph had a population of 19,892, making it a significant community in the area, which may be relevant for planning applications and local development initiatives.
District: Staffordshire Moorlands
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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: Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
- LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brown Lees.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brown Lees.
- 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 Lees based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Brown Lees.
- - 18 , Newpool Road , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 6NS
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed garage conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 43 , Newpool Road , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 6NT
Proposed 2 storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 68 , Lyneside Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6SL
Proposed garage conversion to bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Brown Lees in Staffordshire
Biddulph is a civil parish and town located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. Situated 9 miles north of Stoke-on-Trent and 5 miles southeast of Congleton, it lies near the Staffordshire/Cheshire county border. As of the 2011 census, Biddulph had a population of 19,892, making it a significant community in the area, which may be relevant for planning applications and local development initiatives. It sits within the Staffordshire Moorlands district.
Property prices in Brown Lees 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 Brown Lees a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Brown Lees 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 Lees
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Brown Lees. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 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 Lees.
The average decision period of 80 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 Brown Lees were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.