Draycott in the Moors, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Draycott in the Moors, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Draycott in the Moors are administered by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. View the full Staffordshire Moorlands District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Draycott in the Moors
Draycott in the Moors is a picturesque village located in Staffordshire, England, strategically positioned between Stoke-on-Trent and Uttoxeter, just 2.5 miles from Cheadle. Nestled near the River Blythe, the village offers a quaint rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential or commercial developments in the area.
Population: 1,001 (2021)
District: Staffordshire Moorlands
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Area Information
- Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent South
- LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Draycott in the Moors.
- 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 Draycott in the Moors based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Draycott in the Moors.
- - Hollyoaks , Uttoxeter Road , Draycott In The Moors , Staffordshire , ST11 9AQ
Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing C2 Children's Care Home
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - The Croft , Cheadle Road , Draycott In The Moors , Staffordshire , ST11 9RQ
Application for Removal Condition 3 (Agricultural occupancy) in relation to application 7328
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2024-10-11
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A brief summary of Draycott in the Moors in Staffordshire
Draycott in the Moors is a picturesque village located in Staffordshire, England, strategically positioned between Stoke-on-Trent and Uttoxeter, just 2.5 miles from Cheadle. Nestled near the River Blythe, the village offers a quaint rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential or commercial developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,001 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Staffordshire Moorlands district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Draycott in the Moors a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Draycott in the Moors 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 Draycott in the Moors
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Draycott in the Moors. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 156 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 Draycott in the Moors.
With an average of 156 days, decisions near Draycott in the Moors take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Draycott in the Moors were full planning applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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