Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Cheslyn Hay
Cheslyn Hay is a village and civil parish located in the South Staffordshire district of England, situated 3 miles south of Cannock and 10 miles north of Walsall. It is part of a built-up area that includes nearby villages such as Great Wyrley, Landywood, and Churchbridge, making it a key locality for planning applications in the region. Its proximity to major towns positions Cheslyn Hay as a significant area for potential development and community planning initiatives.
Population: 7,006 (2021)
District: South Staffordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £221,934 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Staffordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- LSOA: South Staffordshire 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cheslyn Hay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cheslyn Hay.
- 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 Cheslyn Hay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Cheslyn Hay.
- - Hillcrest Wolverhampton Road Cheslyn Hay WALSALL WS6 7JA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 35 Low Street Cheslyn Hay WALSALL WS6 7DS
TPO No. 3/1976: Horse Chestnut - Crown reduction to previous reduction points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 1 Station Street Cheslyn Hay WALSALL WS6 7ED
Replacement boundary fence
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2024-11-02
View full details - - 14 Rosemary Road Cheslyn Hay WALSALL WS6 7DY
Certificate of lawfulness for the use of the dwelling as a residential children's home for a maximum of two children. No more than two adult carers would work at the premises at any one time, rotating
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2024-08-10
View full details - - Land To The North East Of Saredon Road Cheslyn Hay
Variation of Condition of appeal: APP/C3430/C/21/3272811. Variation of condition 1 to extend the use of the land as a sawmill for an additional 2 years.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of Cheslyn Hay in Staffordshire
Cheslyn Hay is a village and civil parish located in the South Staffordshire district of England, situated 3 miles south of Cannock and 10 miles north of Walsall. It is part of a built-up area that includes nearby villages such as Great Wyrley, Landywood, and Churchbridge, making it a key locality for planning applications in the region. Its proximity to major towns positions Cheslyn Hay as a significant area for potential development and community planning initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,006 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Staffordshire district.
Property prices in Cheslyn Hay show an average sale price of £221,934, 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 Cheslyn Hay a particularly low-crime area.
Cheslyn Hay has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Cheslyn Hay includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stowe Pool and Walk Mill Clay Pit SSSI. 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, Cheslyn Hay 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 Cheslyn Hay
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Cheslyn Hay. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Cheslyn Hay.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Cheslyn Hay were full planning applications (6), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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