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Planning in Cold Well

Approved
73%
11 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cold Well in the last 24 months, from Lichfield District Council's planning register.

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Around Cold Well

Postcode districts

WS15 200 applications in the last 12 monthsWS7 87 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Lichfield District Council

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About Cold Well

Cold Well is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cold Well area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cold Well a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Cold Well has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cold Well 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Cold Well, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Cold Well. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Cold Well?
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Cold Well. The approval rate is 73%.
How long do planning decisions take near Cold Well?
The average planning decision time near Cold Well is 50 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 Cold Well?
The planning approval rate near Cold Well is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Cold Well?
The most common type of planning application near Cold Well is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Cold Well?
You can search and track planning applications near Cold Well on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.