What is the planning approval rate near Ecton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Ecton?

The most common type of planning application near Ecton is tree works applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Ecton, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ecton, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

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

About Ecton

Ecton is a charming hamlet located in the Staffordshire Moorlands, close to the Peak District. It lies along the Manifold Way, an 8-mile walking and cycling path that traces the route of the historic Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway. For demographic insights, population data as of the 2011 census can be referenced under the nearby village of Ilam, making Ecton a key area for planning applications in the region.

District: Wetton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £278,769 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: High Peak
Parliamentary constituency: High Peak
LSOA: High Peak 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ecton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ecton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Ecton in Staffordshire

Property prices in Ecton show an average sale price of £278,769, 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 Ecton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Warslow. 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 Ecton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hamps and Manifold Valleys SSSI, Ecton Copper Mines SSSI; 1 National Parks: PEAK DISTRICT. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Ecton

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Ecton. Of these, 100% were approved.

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

The most common application types near Ecton were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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