Gailey Wharf, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gailey Wharf, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Gailey Wharf
Gailey is a quaint village in Staffordshire, England, strategically located at the junction of the A5 and A449 roads. Nestled on the boundary of the parishes of Brewood, Coven, and Penkridge, Gailey offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an interesting area for planning applications and developments.
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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: South Staffordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- LSOA: South Staffordshire 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gailey Wharf.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gailey Wharf.
- 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 Gailey Wharf based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Gailey Wharf.
- - West Midlands Interchange Watling Street/Wolverhampton Road Gailey
Tree and Hedgerow Removal Associated with Proposed Works to A5 Watling Street and A5/A449 Roundabout Pursuant to the Provisions of Article 41 of The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange Order 2020 (
Status: Undecided | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-03-15
View full details - - Maythorn Cottage Harrisons Lane Gailey STAFFORD ST19 5PS
Removal of existing roof tiles and replacement with like-for-like roof tiles to match the existing in material, profile, colour and finish.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-03
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A brief summary of Gailey Wharf in Staffordshire
Gailey is a quaint village in Staffordshire, England, strategically located at the junction of the A5 and A449 roads. Nestled on the boundary of the parishes of Brewood, Coven, and Penkridge, Gailey offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an interesting area for planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Gailey Wharf 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 Gailey Wharf a particularly low-crime area.
Gailey Wharf has one conservation area within its boundaries: Staffordshire and Worcester Canal. 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 Gailey Wharf includes 2 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 Gailey Wharf
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Gailey Wharf. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Gailey Wharf may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gailey Wharf were outline applications (2).
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Related Planning Guides
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