Cats Edge, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cats Edge, Staffordshire.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
• Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
• LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cats Edge.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cats 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 Cats Edge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Cats Edge.

1. - Catswall Farm , Huntley Road , Denford , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7JX
   Application for Variation of Conditions Conditions: 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 in relation to application SMD/2023/0631
   Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-09-19
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2. - Catswall Farm , Huntley Road , Denford , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7JX
   Application for Variation of Conditions 2,7,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21 in relation to application SMD/2023/0630
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-09-19
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3. - Lady Green Farm , Huntley Road , Denford , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7JX
   Change Of Use Of Agricultural Building To Form 1 Self-Build Dwelling With Annexe
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-04-02
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A brief summary of Cats Edge in Staffordshire

Cats Edge is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cats Edge a particularly low-crime area.

Cats 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 Cats Edge includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cats Edge 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 Cats Edge

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Cats Edge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 160 days.

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

With an average of 160 days, decisions near Cats Edge take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Cats Edge were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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