Church Hill, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Church Hill, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Church Hill are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Church Hill
Church Hill is a suburban village situated in the Cannock Chase district of Staffordshire, England, lying east of Hednesford and south of Rugeley. The village features a church dedicated to St. Peter and is surrounded by the areas of Rawnsley, Littleworth, and Hazelslade. Additionally, it is close to the Hednesford Hills Nature Reserve, with the nearest railway station located in Hednesford, making it a notable area for potential planning applications.
District: Cannock Chase
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £243,680 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cannock Chase
- Parliamentary constituency: Cannock Chase
- LSOA: Cannock Chase 009E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Church Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Church Hill.
- 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 Church Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Church Hill.
- CH/26/170 - 48, Station Road, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4DL
Double storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 48, Station Road, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4DL
Double storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Junction of Victoria St and Market St, Hednesford, WS12 1BT
Installation of unit providing passenger transport information regarding local bus services supported by digital advertisements
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Bus Shelter, Victoria Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1BT
Installation of unit providing passenger transport information regarding local bus services supported by digital advertisements.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 13 Eskrett Street, Hednesford, Cannock, Staffordshire WS12 1AR
Two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 11, Stevens Drive, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1QY
Single storey side/rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 91, Station Road, Hednesford, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4DH
Ground floor rear extension and basement floor to be lowered
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 92A, Eskrett Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1AP
Change of use of existing residential bungalow to form additional dental surgery including erection of a single storey link extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - HEDGEFORD LODGE JD WETHERSPOON (Formerly Anglesey Hotel), Market Street, Hednesford, WS12 1DL
Installation of 1 x English Union Flag, 1 x St Georges Flag, 1 x Staffordshire County Flag
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 64, Market Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1AG
Certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of Class E (commercial business and service) as a nail bar
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2023-11-01
View full details - - 4, Anglesey Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1AB
Outline application for the erection of 1 no. dormer bungalow for access and layout only other matter reserved.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Church Hill in Staffordshire
Church Hill is a suburban village situated in the Cannock Chase district of Staffordshire, England, lying east of Hednesford and south of Rugeley. The village features a church dedicated to St. Peter and is surrounded by the areas of Rawnsley, Littleworth, and Hazelslade. Additionally, it is close to the Hednesford Hills Nature Reserve, with the nearest railway station located in Hednesford, making it a notable area for potential planning applications. It sits within the Cannock Chase district.
Property prices in Church Hill show an average sale price of £243,680, 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 Church Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Church Hill 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 Church Hill includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cannock Chase SSSI, Chasewater and The Southern Staffordshire Coalfield Heaths SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cannock Chase; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Cannock Chase. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Church Hill
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Church Hill. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Church Hill.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Church Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Church Hill were full planning applications (14), advertising consent (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hednesford planning applications
- West Hill planning applications
- Littleworth planning applications
- Wimblebury planning applications
- Green Heath planning applications
- High Town planning applications
- West Chadsmoor planning applications
- Rawnsley planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.