Curborough, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Curborough, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Curborough are administered by Lichfield District Council. View the full Lichfield District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Curborough
Curborough and Elmhurst is a civil parish located in the Lichfield District of Staffordshire, England, positioned just north of Lichfield city. Comprising the hamlets of Curborough and Elmhurst, the area is divided by the West Coast Main Line and shares a parish council with Farewell and Chorley. The name Curborough is derived from Old English, likely referencing the brook that runs through the area, known as 'cweorn burna,' meaning mill stream. This charming parish offers a unique blend of rural character and accessibility to nearby urban amenities, making it an intriguing area for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £375,553 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lichfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Lichfield
- LSOA: Lichfield 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Curborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Curborough.
- 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 Curborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
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A brief summary of Curborough in Staffordshire
Curborough and Elmhurst is a civil parish located in the Lichfield District of Staffordshire, England, positioned just north of Lichfield city. Comprising the hamlets of Curborough and Elmhurst, the area is divided by the West Coast Main Line and shares a parish council with Farewell and Chorley. The name Curborough is derived from Old English, likely referencing the brook that runs through the area, known as 'cweorn burna,' meaning mill stream. This charming parish offers a unique blend of rural character and accessibility to nearby urban amenities, making it an intriguing area for planning applications.
Property prices in Curborough show an average sale price of £375,553, 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 Curborough a particularly low-crime area.
Curborough has one conservation area within its boundaries: Trent and Mersey 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 Curborough includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Curborough 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 Curborough
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Curborough.
The most common application types near Curborough were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development was submitted.
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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.