Eccleshall, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Eccleshall, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Eccleshall
Eccleshall is a charming town and civil parish situated in Staffordshire, England, approximately seven miles northwest of Stafford and six miles west-southwest of Stone. Known for its community spirit, Eccleshall is also twinned with the French town of Sancerre, making it a culturally rich area that may influence local planning applications and development projects.
Population: 5,182 (2021)
District: Stafford
Website: http://www.eccleshallparishcouncil.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £301,029 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stafford
- Parliamentary constituency: Stafford
- LSOA: Stafford 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Eccleshall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eccleshall.
- 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 Eccleshall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Eccleshall.
- - 2 High Street Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6BZ
Proposed first floor extension to create additional office space on existing first floor balcony area including reduction of existing kitchen window and demolition of existing pitched roof projecting
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 2 High Street Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6BZ
Proposed first floor extension to create additional office space on existing first floor balcony area including reduction of existing kitchen window and demolition of existing pitched roof projecting
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Land to the North of the Burgage, Eccleshall
Stafford Borough Council consultation in connection with an application to them for planning permission for the details of access for the development for up to 71 dwellings (Use Class C3) with associa
Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Land South of Stone Road, Eccleshall, Stafford, Staffordshire
Stafford Borough Council consultation in connection with an application to them for planning permission for the outline planning application with all matters reserved except for access for the develop
Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Ashcroft 1 Stafford Road Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6JP
Eccleshall Conservation Area: Sycamore - Fell to ground level, due to a combination of a basal cavity, presence of Honey Fungus and phototropic growth towards busy highway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 7 Meadow Close Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6DH
Demolish existing outbuilding. Single storey side and rear extension, proposed bay window and porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 3 Stone Road Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6DN
Proposed change of use from C1 bed and breakfast to C3 dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Land South Of Stone Road Eccleshall Stafford
Outline planning application with all matters reserved, except for access for the development of up to 140 dwellings, drainage and open space with associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 7 Gaol Butts Eccleshall Staffordshire ST21 6AE
Eccleshall Conservation Area: Pear - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Denham Lodge 47 Stone Road Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6DL
Construction of detached dwelling and two detached garages following demolition of existing dairy building
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 9 Horsefair Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6AA
New double garage with conservatory and office at first floor.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - 14 Bishops Court Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6DX
TPO No. 339 - 2005 - Willow - crown lift of approximately 3 metres, crown reduction of approximately 3 metres, removal of dead wood and removal of the ivy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-04-18
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A brief summary of Eccleshall in Staffordshire
Eccleshall is a charming town and civil parish situated in Staffordshire, England, approximately seven miles northwest of Stafford and six miles west-southwest of Stone. Known for its community spirit, Eccleshall is also twinned with the French town of Sancerre, making it a culturally rich area that may influence local planning applications and development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,182 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stafford district.
Property prices in Eccleshall show an average sale price of £301,029, 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 Eccleshall a particularly low-crime area.
Eccleshall has one conservation area within its boundaries: Eccleshall. 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 Eccleshall includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Eccleshall planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.eccleshallparishcouncil.org/. 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 Eccleshall
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Eccleshall. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 140 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Eccleshall maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
With an average of 140 days, decisions near Eccleshall take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Eccleshall were full planning applications (9), tree works (9), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 10 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
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