How long do planning decisions take near Cat's Hill Cross?

The average planning decision time near Cat's Hill Cross is 68 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 Cat's Hill Cross?

The planning approval rate near Cat's Hill Cross is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cat's Hill Cross?

The most common type of planning application near Cat's Hill Cross is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cat's Hill Cross?

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Cat's Hill Cross, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cat's Hill Cross, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Cat's Hill Cross are administered by East Staffordshire Borough Council. View the full East Staffordshire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £289,019 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Stafford
Parliamentary constituency: Stafford
LSOA: Stafford 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cat's Hill Cross.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cat's Hill Cross.

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 Cat's Hill Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Cat's Hill Cross in Staffordshire

Cat's Hill Cross is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

Property prices in Cat's Hill Cross show an average sale price of £289,019, 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 Cat's Hill Cross a particularly low-crime area.

Cat's Hill Cross has one conservation area within its boundaries: Eccleshall. 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.

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Planning Activity in Cat's Hill Cross

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Cat's Hill Cross. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Cat's Hill Cross.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Cat's Hill Cross slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Cat's Hill Cross were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).

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