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Planning in Cannock

Approved
93%
62 of 67 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cannock in the last 24 months, from Cannock Chase District Council's planning register.

Decided by Cannock Chase District CouncilCouncil page

Around Cannock

Postcode districts

WS11 156 applications in the last 12 monthsWV10 159 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Cannock Chase District Council

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About Cannock

Cannock is a town located in the Cannock Chase district of Staffordshire, England, with a population of 29,018. Its proximity to nearby towns such as Walsall, Burntwood, Stafford, and Telford, as well as the cities of Lichfield and Wolverhampton, makes it a strategically situated area for planning applications and development opportunities.

Property prices in Cannock show an average sale price of £240,015, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cannock area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cannock a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Cannock has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cannock 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Cannock, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near Cannock. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (27), discharge of conditions (11), amendments (6). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Cannock?
In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near Cannock. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Cannock?
The average planning decision time near Cannock is 64 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 Cannock?
The planning approval rate near Cannock is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Cannock?
The most common type of planning application near Cannock is full planning applications, with 27 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Cannock?
You can search and track planning applications near Cannock on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.