Colton, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Colton, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Colton are administered by Lichfield District Council. View the full Lichfield District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Colton
Colton is a charming village and civil parish located in the Lichfield District of Staffordshire, England. Positioned just outside Rugeley, it is easily accessible via the B5013 road leading north towards Uttoxeter, making it a notable area for those interested in planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 709 (2021)
District: Lichfield
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £247,364 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cannock Chase
- Parliamentary constituency: Cannock Chase
- LSOA: Cannock Chase 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Colton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Colton.
- 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 Colton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
149 planning applications found near Colton.
- - 6 Martlin Lane Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3LH
Timber framed porch over existing side entrance and a new rooflight to the rear of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - School Cottage Bellamour Way Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3LL
Side and Rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 27 High Street Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3LG
Demolition of existing front and rear conservatories, Construction of porch, Extensions to the front and rear and construction of a pitched roof over existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - School Cottage Bellamour Way Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3LL
Single and two storey side and rear extensions
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 7 Martlin Lane Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3LH
Installation of 2 roof lights to rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Colton Lodge Bellamour Way Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3LN
Change of use of coach house and barn to 1no dwelling, erection of single storey rear extension, parking and external works
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2023-09-26
View full details - - 1 High Street Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3LG
Erection of Single Storey rear extension and parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2023-08-01
View full details - - Bank Top View Hollow Lane Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3LQ
Erection of a single storey extension to form kitchen
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2023-05-04
View full details - - 6 Williscroft Place Bellamour Way Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3LN
New vehicular access and the provision of hard standing for vehicular parking.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2023-03-20
View full details - - 6 Williscroft Place Bellamour Way Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3LN
Widening of existing dropped kerb, removal of front wall and the creation of a vehicle parking bay.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2022-08-22
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 1 Littlehay Manor Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3NE
Reduction on 1No Ash tree (T1), removal of 1No Elm tree (T2), reduce secondary branches on 1No Ash tree (T3) and removal of deadwood on 10No Ash trees and removal of 2No Ash trees in wooded area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2022-01-17
View full details - - 2 The Cottages Hollow Lane Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3LQ
Crown reduction on 1No Walnut tree
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2021-11-05
View full details - - 6 Littlehay Manor Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3NE
Installation of 2No rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2021-10-15
View full details - - The Paddocks Bellamour Way Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3LL
Erection of single storey extension to front and side and alterations to dormer windows to front and rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2021-09-22
View full details - - 22 Moor Croft Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3ND
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Extension of lounge to create sun room
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2021-04-23
View full details - - 2 Croft Cottages Bellamour Way Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3LL
Retention of extension to pitched garage roof line
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2021-02-09
View full details - - Evergreens High Street Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3LG
Removal to ground level of 1no Pear tree (T1) and 1no Yew tree (T2), both to be replaced by suitable trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2021-01-20
View full details - - Orchard House Bellamour Way Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3LN
Fell Yew tree and crown lift Oak trees, Witch Elm, Silver Birch and Beach in front garden and fell fir trees in rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2020-07-01
View full details - - Cedar Cottage Bellamour Way Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3LN
Works to 36no trees and hedges on site
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2020-03-09
View full details - - 3 Williscroft Place Bellamour Way Colton Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3LN
Removal of front garden brick wall
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2019-10-22
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A brief summary of Colton in Staffordshire
Colton is a charming village and civil parish located in the Lichfield District of Staffordshire, England. Positioned just outside Rugeley, it is easily accessible via the B5013 road leading north towards Uttoxeter, making it a notable area for those interested in planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 709 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lichfield district.
Property prices in Colton show an average sale price of £247,364, 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 Colton a particularly low-crime area.
Colton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Colton. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Colton 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 Colton
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Colton. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Colton.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Colton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Colton were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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