How long do planning decisions take near Church Leigh?

The average planning decision time near Church Leigh is 221 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Church Leigh?

The most common type of planning application near Church Leigh is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Church Leigh?

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Church Leigh, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Church Leigh, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

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About Church Leigh

Church Leigh is a civil parish located within the borough of East Staffordshire, England. This parish encompasses the village of Church Leigh and several nearby settlements, including Withington, Upper Leigh, Lower Leigh, Morrilow Heath, Middleton Green, Dodsley, Godstone, Nobut, and Field, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications and developments.

District: Leigh

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £198,965 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 010D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Church Leigh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Leigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Church Leigh.

643261 - THE COACH HOUSE SCHOOL LANE CHURCH LEIGH ST10 4SR
Erection of front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-12-12
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643262 - THE COACH HOUSE SCHOOL LANE CHURCH LEIGH ST10 4SR
Listed Building application for the erection of front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-12-12
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642714 - 4 Bents Lane Church Leigh Staffordshire ST10 4PX
Demolition of existing garage, erection of a two storey side and single storey side/rear extensions, front porch and formation of parking area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-07-16
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A brief summary of Church Leigh in Staffordshire

Property prices in Church Leigh show an average sale price of £198,965, 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 Leigh a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Church Leigh includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Leigh

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Church Leigh. The average decision time was 221 days.

With an average of 221 days, decisions near Church Leigh take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 8-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Church Leigh were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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