How long do planning decisions take near Butters Green?

The average planning decision time near Butters Green is 12 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Butters Green?

The planning approval rate near Butters Green is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Butters Green?

The most common type of planning application near Butters Green is tree works applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Butters Green?

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Butters Green, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Butters Green, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £198,965 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent North
LSOA: Newcastle-under-Lyme 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Butters Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Butters Green.

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 Butters Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Butters Green.

- Oakleigh Bignall Hill Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST7 8LS
Application for urgent tree works to fell T5
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-03-18
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A brief summary of Butters Green in Staffordshire

Butters Green is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

Property prices in Butters Green 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 Butters Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Butters Green includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Butters Green

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Butters Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 12 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Butters Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 12 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Butters Green were tree works (1), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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