How long do planning decisions take near Coven Lawn?

The average planning decision time near Coven Lawn is 43 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 Coven Lawn?

The planning approval rate near Coven Lawn is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Coven Lawn?

The most common type of planning application near Coven Lawn is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Coven Lawn?

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Coven Lawn, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Coven Lawn, Staffordshire.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Staffordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
LSOA: South Staffordshire 006B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Coven Lawn.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Coven Lawn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Coven Lawn.

- Proposed Solar Farm Lawn Lane Coven
Discharge of conditions for condition 16 (Highway Condition Survey) for application 25/00802/VAR
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-03-03
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- Land At Lawn Lane Coven
Non material amendment to position of solar panels of application 25/00802/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
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- Proposed Solar Farm Lawn Lane Coven
Variation of conditions 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15 of approval 24/01043/VAR to provide updates to site layout
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-09-26
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- Former Munitions Depot Lawn Lane Coven WOLVERHAMPTON WV9 5BA
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion request under the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 to assess and determine whether the proposed B
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-08-10
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- Land At Lawn Lane Coven
Construction of a temporary 48MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) farm comprising solar modules and associated works, including landscaping and access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2023-12-27
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- Mill Hayes Lawn Lane Coven WOLVERHAMPTON WV9 5BA
Retrospective application for single storey rear orangery
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2023-05-26
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- Coven Coppice Lawn Lane Coven WOLVERHAMPTON WV9 5BA
Single-storey side extension and replacement porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2023-04-22
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A brief summary of Coven Lawn in Staffordshire

Coven Lawn is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Coven Lawn a particularly low-crime area.

Coven Lawn has one conservation area within its boundaries: Staffordshire and Worcester Canal. 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 Coven Lawn 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 Coven Lawn

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Coven Lawn. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Coven Lawn may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Coven Lawn were outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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