How long do planning decisions take near Grindley?

The average planning decision time near Grindley is 65 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 Grindley?

The planning approval rate near Grindley is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Grindley?

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

How can I track planning applications near Grindley?

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Grindley, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Grindley, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

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District: Stowe-by-Chartley

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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: Stafford
Parliamentary constituency: Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
LSOA: Stafford 011G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Grindley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Grindley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Grindley.

- Bowgage Farm Uttoxeter Road Grindley Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0LR
Rear Extension - total length beyond rear wall of the original dwelling 8m, maximum height 4m and eaves height 2.40m
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-10-14
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A brief summary of Grindley in Staffordshire

Grindley is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England. It sits within the Stowe-by-Chartley district.

Property prices in Grindley 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 Grindley a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Grindley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chartley Moss SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): West Midlands Mosses; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Midland Meres & Mosses - Phase 1. 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 Grindley

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Grindley. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Grindley.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Grindley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Grindley were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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