How long do planning decisions take near Creswell Green?

The average planning decision time near Creswell Green is 58 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 Creswell Green?

The planning approval rate near Creswell Green is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Creswell Green?

The most common type of planning application near Creswell Green is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Creswell Green?

You can search and track planning applications near Creswell Green on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.

Creswell Green, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Creswell Green, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

View council

Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Creswell Green.

Town Insights

Property Prices

Area Information

Admin district: Lichfield
Parliamentary constituency: Lichfield
LSOA: Lichfield 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Creswell Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Creswell Green.

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 Creswell Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Creswell Green.

- Ingle House Shute Hill Chorley Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8BZ
Erection of side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details
- Fairfield Ford Lane Chorley Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8BY
Prior Notification: Single storey rear extension projecting 8m from the rear wall of the original dwelling and reaching a maximum height of 3.35m and eaves height of 2.60m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details
- Little Pipe House Little Pipe Lane Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8BS
Change of use from barn to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2023-03-22
View full details

Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.

A brief summary of Creswell Green in Staffordshire

Creswell Green is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Creswell Green 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 Creswell Green

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Creswell Green. Of these, 50% 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 Creswell Green.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Creswell Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Creswell Green were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

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.