Cresswell, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cresswell, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cresswell are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cresswell
Cresswell is a small hamlet located in Staffordshire, England, approximately one mile southeast of Blythe Bridge. With a population of around 300, it is now included in the census data for Draycott-in-the-Moors, making it an integral part of the local community. Those researching planning applications in the area will find Cresswell's quaint setting and close-knit population contribute to its development and planning considerations.
District: Draycott in the Moors
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Area Information
- Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent South
- LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cresswell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cresswell.
- 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 Cresswell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Cresswell.
- - Country View , Sandon Road , Cresswell , Staffordshire , ST11 9RB
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 52 Anselm , Sandon Road , Cresswell , Staffordshire , ST11 9RB
Discharge of Condition 4, 5, 11, 14 and 15 in relation to SMD/2024/0280
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 52 Anselm , Sandon Road , Cresswell , Staffordshire , ST11 9RB
Application for the variation of condition 2 of SMD/2024/0280 to allow the development to be carried out in accordance with an updated set of plans, which include minor internal layout changes, window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Cresswell Borehole , Water Pumping Station , Sandon Road , Cresswell , Staffordshire , ST11 9RE
Installation of a Filtration Building (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2024-01-31
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A brief summary of Cresswell in Staffordshire
Cresswell is a small hamlet located in Staffordshire, England, approximately one mile southeast of Blythe Bridge. With a population of around 300, it is now included in the census data for Draycott-in-the-Moors, making it an integral part of the local community. Those researching planning applications in the area will find Cresswell's quaint setting and close-knit population contribute to its development and planning considerations. It sits within the Draycott in the Moors district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cresswell a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cresswell 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 Cresswell
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Cresswell. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 102 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 Cresswell.
With an average of 102 days, decisions near Cresswell take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Cresswell were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.