How long do planning decisions take near Gorsty Hill?

The average planning decision time near Gorsty Hill is 110 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 Gorsty Hill?

The planning approval rate near Gorsty Hill is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Gorsty Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Gorsty Hill is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gorsty Hill?

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Gorsty Hill, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gorsty Hill, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: East Staffordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Burton and Uttoxeter
LSOA: East Staffordshire 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gorsty Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Gorsty Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Gorsty Hill.

642799 - Moat Springs Barn Hodge Lane Marchington Woodlands Staffordshire ST14 8PQ
change of use of a former agricultural building to form a single dwellinghouse, with associated off-street parking and external amenity area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-08-13
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- Twenty Acres Farm Hodge Lane Marchington Woodlands Staffordshire ST14 8PF
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the erection of a two storey rear/side extension, a single storey rear/side extension and front porch
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-02-05
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A brief summary of Gorsty Hill in Staffordshire

Gorsty Hill is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gorsty Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Gorsty Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Forest Banks SSSI; 10 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 Gorsty Hill

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Gorsty Hill. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 110 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 Gorsty Hill.

With an average of 110 days, decisions near Gorsty Hill 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 Gorsty Hill were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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