Calf Heath, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Calf Heath, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Calf Heath
Calf Heath is a civil parish situated approximately 3.25 miles southeast of Penkridge, on the western outskirts of Cannock, Staffordshire. It is located adjacent to and north of Watling Street, now known as the A5, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its proximity to key transport routes.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £283,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wolverhampton
- Parliamentary constituency: Wolverhampton North East
- LSOA: Wolverhampton 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Calf Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Calf Heath.
- 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 Calf Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Calf Heath.
- - Lowlands Farm Queens Road Calf Heath WOLVERHAMPTON WV10 7DT
Single-storey side extension, a single-storey rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and garage outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Lowlands Farm Queens Road Calf Heath WOLVERHAMPTON WV10 7DT
Side extension, extension over existing garage, single-storey rear extension, two-storey rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and detached outbuilding.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Street Record Deepmore Lane Latherford
Modify electricity tower 47PH16 with a 3m parallel body extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 41 Kings Road Calf Heath WOLVERHAMPTON WV10 7DU
Garage Conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 27 Kings Road Calf Heath WOLVERHAMPTON WV10 7DU
1) The roof design shall overhang the wall structure on each elevation. The is an increase of 150mm on each elevation except the South Facijg which is 300mm. 2) The roof will be finished with rubber E
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2024-09-06
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A brief summary of Calf Heath in Staffordshire
Calf Heath is a civil parish situated approximately 3.25 miles southeast of Penkridge, on the western outskirts of Cannock, Staffordshire. It is located adjacent to and north of Watling Street, now known as the A5, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its proximity to key transport routes.
Property prices in Calf Heath show an average sale price of £283,000, 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 Calf Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Calf Heath has one conservation area within its boundaries: Staffordshire and Worcester 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Calf Heath 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 Calf Heath
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Calf Heath. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Calf Heath.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Calf Heath were outline applications (4), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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