How long do planning decisions take near Gayton?

The average planning decision time near Gayton is 46 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 Gayton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Gayton?

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

How can I track planning applications near Gayton?

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Gayton, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gayton, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Gayton are administered by East Staffordshire Borough Council. View the full East Staffordshire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Gayton

Gayton is a quaint rural village and civil parish in Staffordshire, situated about a mile from the A51 corridor connecting Stone and Stafford. With a population of 167 as of 2001, the village features essential amenities such as a post box, a bus stop, and a recently constructed village hall, all of which are community-owned. Properties in Gayton typically bear the postcode ST18, making it a charming location for potential planning applications and developments.

Population: 153 (2021)

District: Stafford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £289,019 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Stafford
Parliamentary constituency: Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
LSOA: Stafford 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Gayton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Gayton.

- Kerridge House Vicarage Bank Gayton Staffordshire ST18 0HQ
Rear extension- total length beyond rear wall of the original dwelling 5.2m, maximum height 4.0m and eaves height 3.6m
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Gayton in Staffordshire

Property prices in Gayton show an average sale price of £289,019, 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 Gayton a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gayton 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.

Planning Activity in Gayton

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Gayton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

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

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Gayton were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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