Search Flash planning applications
8 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Flash · updated daily · Cannock Chase District Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Flash Barn, Summer Lane, QuarnfordAwaiting decisionProposed conversion of an existing disused field barn into a four bedroom dwelling.Consultation by other authorititesReceived 26 Aug 2026CON/2026/0064
- Flash Barn Summer Lane QuarnfordAwaiting decisionProposed conversion of an existing disused field barn into a four bedroom dwelling.Full Planning PermissionReceived 25 Aug 2026NP/SM/0826/0836
- Oxensitch Farm Dovehead And Three Shires Head QuarnfordAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 4 on NP/SM/0625/0651.Discharge of ConditionsReceived 24 Aug 2026NP/DIS/0826/0824
- Lower Summerhill Summerhill Lane FlashApprovedExtension of existing agricultural buildingFull Planning PermissionReceived 23 Jan 2026Decided 18 Mar 2026NP/SM/0126/0091
- Old Corners Farm Goldsitch Moss Lane QuarnfordAwaiting decisionGDO Notification - Agricultural building to store hay and farm equipment.Application under the GPDOReceived 12 Nov 2025NP/GDO/1125/1098
Planning in Flash
Only 1 decision near Flash in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Flash in the last 24 months, from Cannock Chase District Council's planning register.
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Around Flash
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SK17 274 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Cannock Chase District Council
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About Flash
Flash, located within the Staffordshire Moorlands and the Peak District National Park, is renowned as the highest village in the United Kingdom, sitting at an elevation of 1,519 feet (463 m). Historically significant as an early centre for Wesleyanism, this unique village offers a distinctive context for planning applications, particularly in relation to conservation and development within a national park setting. It sits within the Quarnford district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Flash area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Flash a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Flash has 17 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Flash planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Flash, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Flash.
The most common types were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).