How long do planning decisions take near Chesterfield?

The average planning decision time near Chesterfield is 55 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 Chesterfield?

The planning approval rate near Chesterfield is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chesterfield?

The most common type of planning application near Chesterfield is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Chesterfield?

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Chesterfield, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chesterfield, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Chesterfield are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Chesterfield

Chesterfield is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Wall in the Lichfield district of Staffordshire, England. This quaint settlement offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an interesting area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.

District: Wall

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £246,725 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chesterfield.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chesterfield.

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 Chesterfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Chesterfield.

- Ashcroft Farm Ashcroft Lane Shenstone Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0EG
Agricultural Determination: Erection of an agricultural building for storage of grain
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2021-02-23
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A brief summary of Chesterfield in Staffordshire

Property prices in Chesterfield show an average sale price of £246,725, 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 Chesterfield a particularly low-crime area.

Chesterfield has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wall, Shenstone. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Chesterfield includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Chesterfield. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Chesterfield.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Chesterfield were full planning applications (14), outline applications (5), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 6 were dismissed (14% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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