Creswell (ST18), Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Creswell (ST18), Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Creswell (ST18) are administered by East Staffordshire Borough Council. View the full East Staffordshire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Creswell (ST18)
Creswell is a quaint village located on the north-western edge of Stafford, Staffordshire, perched above the expansive floodplain and marshes of the River Sow. As a small community, it offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting the village's rural charm and proximity to the larger town of Stafford. Population statistics from the 2011 census are available under Seighford, providing further context for development considerations in the area.
Population: 1,481 (2021)
District: Stafford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £289,019 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stafford
- Parliamentary constituency: Stafford
- LSOA: Stafford 012E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Creswell (ST18).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Creswell (ST18).
- 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 (ST18) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Creswell (ST18).
- - 79 Creswell Grove Creswell Stafford Staffordshire ST18 9QU
Raised deck at ground floor level, in the rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-11-18
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A brief summary of Creswell (ST18) in Staffordshire
Creswell is a quaint village located on the north-western edge of Stafford, Staffordshire, perched above the expansive floodplain and marshes of the River Sow. As a small community, it offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting the village's rural charm and proximity to the larger town of Stafford. Population statistics from the 2011 census are available under Seighford, providing further context for development considerations in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,481 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stafford district.
Property prices in Creswell (ST18) show an average sale price of £289,019, 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 Creswell (ST18) a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Creswell (ST18) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Doxey and Tillington Marshes SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Creswell (ST18) 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 (ST18)
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Creswell (ST18).
The most common application types near Creswell (ST18) were tree works (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Holmcroft planning applications
- Creswell planning applications
- Seighford planning applications
- Great Bridgeford planning applications
- Trinity Fields planning applications
- Parkside planning applications
- Aston planning applications
- Tillington planning applications
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.