How long do planning decisions take near Featherstone?

The average planning decision time near Featherstone is 86 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 Featherstone?

The planning approval rate near Featherstone is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Featherstone?

The most common type of planning application near Featherstone is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Featherstone?

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Featherstone, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Featherstone, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Featherstone are administered by South Staffordshire District Council. View the full South Staffordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Featherstone

Population: 6,849 (2021)

District: South Staffordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £245,024 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wolverhampton
Parliamentary constituency: Wolverhampton North East
LSOA: Wolverhampton 015B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Featherstone.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Featherstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Featherstone.

- Red White And Blue Cannock Road Featherstone WOLVERHAMPTON WV10 7AD
Non-material ammendment. No development, excluding any works of demolition/site clearance, shall take place until a Construction Surface Water Management Plan which sets out how surface water would be
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-05-05
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- 50 Cannock Road Featherstone WOLVERHAMPTON WV10 7AE
Front single storey extension (bay and hallway)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2023-12-22
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- 50 Cannock Road Featherstone WOLVERHAMPTON WV10 7AE
Rear single storey extension (Kitchen Extension)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2023-12-22
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- 50 Cannock Road Featherstone WOLVERHAMPTON WV10 7AE
Changing hip roof to gable and rear dormer (loft conversion)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Featherstone in Staffordshire

Featherstone is a village located in South Staffordshire, England, close to the border with Wolverhampton. This area offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant consideration for those researching planning applications within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,849 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Staffordshire district.

Property prices in Featherstone show an average sale price of £245,024, 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 Featherstone a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Featherstone includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Featherstone

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Featherstone. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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 Featherstone.

The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Featherstone were full planning applications (4), amendments (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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