How long do planning decisions take near Etchinghill?

The average planning decision time near Etchinghill is 93 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 Etchinghill?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Etchinghill?

The most common type of planning application near Etchinghill is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Etchinghill?

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Etchinghill, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Etchinghill, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

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

About Etchinghill

Etchinghill, or Etching Hill, is a village located within the civil parish of Rugeley in Staffordshire's Cannock Chase District. Positioned just over 2 kilometres from Rugeley town centre, it offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments.

District: Rugeley

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £247,364 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Lichfield
Parliamentary constituency: Lichfield
LSOA: Lichfield 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Etchinghill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Etchinghill.

CH/26/155 - 18, Etching Hill Road, Etchinghill, Rugeley, WS15 2LW
Installation of larger dormer to front replacing two existing smaller dormer win
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-05-14
- 22 West Butts Road, Etchinghill, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 2LS
Proposed change of use of residential annex to holiday accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-02-18
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- 14, West Butts Road, Etchinghill, Rugeley, WS15 2LS
Proposed single storey side & rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-02-05
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- 82, Peakes Road, Etchinghill, Staffordshire, Rugeley, WS15 2LX
Non material amendment to reduce width of side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2025-10-24
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- 62, Etching Hill Road, Etchinghill, Staffordshire, Rugeley, WS15 2LW
Non-material amendment to planning application CH/24/344 to change plans to include ground floor window
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2025-04-23
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- 62, Etching Hill Road, Etchinghill, Rugeley, WS15 2LW
Erection of a front porch and bay windows, single storey rear elevation and erection of a garage to the side
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2024-12-11
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- 2, Penk Drive North, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2XY
Erection of boundary fence (retrospective)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2024-05-10
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A brief summary of Etchinghill in Staffordshire

Property prices in Etchinghill show an average sale price of £247,364, 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 Etchinghill a particularly low-crime area.

Etchinghill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Trent and Mersey 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Etchinghill includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cannock Chase SSSI, Stafford Brook SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cannock Chase; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Cannock Chase. 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 Etchinghill

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Etchinghill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.

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

With an average of 93 days, decisions near Etchinghill take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Etchinghill were full planning applications (6), amendments (2), other applications (2). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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