How long do planning decisions take near Great Haywood?

The average planning decision time near Great Haywood is 83 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 Great Haywood?

The planning approval rate near Great Haywood is 43%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Great Haywood?

The most common type of planning application near Great Haywood is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Great Haywood?

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Great Haywood, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Great Haywood, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Great Haywood are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Great Haywood

Great Haywood is a village located within the civil parish of Colwich, in the Borough of Stafford, Staffordshire. Situated just off the A51, it is approximately 5 miles northwest of Rugeley and 7 miles southeast of Stafford, making it a strategically positioned area for potential planning applications.

District: Colwich

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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: Stafford
LSOA: Stafford 015A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Great Haywood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Great Haywood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Great Haywood.

- 6 Emery Drive Great Haywood Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0WG
Rear single storey extension to main house and conversion of garage to granny flat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-11-19
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- Hillside Coley Lane Little Haywood Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0XA
Outbuilding in rear garden for gym use and storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-04-29
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A brief summary of Great Haywood in Staffordshire

Property prices in Great Haywood 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 Great Haywood a particularly low-crime area.

Great Haywood has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Haywood and Shugborough, Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, Trent and Mersey Canal, Colwich and Little Haywood. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Great Haywood includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cannock Chase. 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 Great Haywood

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Great Haywood. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 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 Great Haywood.

The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Great Haywood were full planning applications (6), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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