How long do planning decisions take near Dunsley?

The average planning decision time near Dunsley is 77 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 Dunsley?

The planning approval rate near Dunsley is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dunsley?

The most common type of planning application near Dunsley is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dunsley?

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Dunsley, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dunsley, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Dunsley are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Dunsley

Dunsley is a quaint hamlet located within the Kinver area of Staffordshire, England. This small community offers a unique rural charm, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications related to residential or commercial development in a tranquil setting.

District: Kinver

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £250,845 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Staffordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
LSOA: South Staffordshire 013B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dunsley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Dunsley.

26/00520/TTREE - 11 Hampton Grove Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6LP
TPO No. 41/1971: Oak - crown thin by 20%. Crown lift to 6 metres. Crown reduce by 2 metres.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-06-16
- Clee House 14 Dunsley Road Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6NA
Change of roof tiles to the extension approved under 25/01011/FULHH and the existing house from plain tiles to spanish slate
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-03-20
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- 14 Dunsley Road Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6NA
Two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-11-30
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- Langholm 18 Dunsley Road Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6NA
Non-material amendment of 25/00601/FULHH. Elevations and block plan amended.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-10-28
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- Langholm 18 Dunsley Road Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6NA
Proposed rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-07-16
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A brief summary of Dunsley in Staffordshire

Property prices in Dunsley show an average sale price of £250,845, 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 Dunsley a particularly low-crime area.

Dunsley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Staffordshire and Worcester Canal, Kinver, Stourbridge Canal. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

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Planning Activity in Dunsley

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Dunsley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dunsley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Dunsley were full planning applications (5), amendments (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 23% 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, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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