Handsacre, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Handsacre, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Handsacre
Handsacre is a charming village located in Staffordshire, England, known for its close-knit community and picturesque surroundings. As part of the civil parish of Armitage with Handsacre, it offers a range of planning opportunities and insights into local development trends, particularly relevant for those researching planning applications in the area. Population statistics from the 2011 census reflect its community dynamics, which can be pivotal for understanding future growth and planning considerations.
District: Armitage with Handsacre
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cannock Chase
- Parliamentary constituency: Cannock Chase
- LSOA: Cannock Chase 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Handsacre.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Handsacre.
- 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 Handsacre based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Handsacre.
- - Marsh Barn Farm The Wagon House Uttoxeter Road Handsacre Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4EA
Works to listed building including change in external colour of existing & replacement windows & doors, addition of three 3no. conservation rooflights and omission of 4no.Windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - The Wagon House Marsh Barn Farm Uttoxeter Road Handsacre Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4EA
Retrospective works to listed building application to retain replacement of the external wood stove flue
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 25 Waters Edge Armitage Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4HP
Erection of front porch, replacement front window with french doors and installation of 1no. new side window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - Highbridge Fisheries Ridware Road Hill Ridware Rugeley Staffordshire
Creation of a coarse fishing lake.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2021-08-02
View full details - - Osier Bed Cottage Osier Bed Lane Handsacre Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4EB
Change of use from garden to paddock area (keeping of horses), erection of stable block (4 bay) and creation of menage
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2021-06-15
View full details - - Highbridge Fisheries Uttoxeter Road Hill Ridware Rugeley Staffordshire
Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) : Continued use of site as a recreational coarse fishery and fish farm
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2020-11-09
View full details - - Glebe Farm Kings Bromley Lane Handsacre Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4ED
Agricultural Determination: Erection of portal framed agricultural building
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2019-05-16
View full details - - Osier Bed Cottage Osier Bed Lane Hill Ridware Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4EB
Single storey front extension to form sun lounge
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2014-10-14
View full details - - Highbridge House Osier Bed Lane Hill Ridware Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4EB
Two storey side extension to form dining room and bedroom with en suite, front study room, glazed balustrade to existing flat roof at front, new pitched roof to conservatory and new detached garden st
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2014-09-15
View full details - - Land Adjajcent Osier Bed Cottage Kings Bromley Lane Handsacre Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4EB
Change of use from agriculture to pony paddock
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2006-09-25
View full details - - Field At Osier Bed Cottage Kings Bromley Lane Handsacre Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4EB
Erection of 3 stables
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2006-09-21
View full details - - Verge Adjacent High Bridge Uttoxeter Road Handsacre Rugeley Staffordshire
Telecommunications Determination - Installation of telecommunications equipment comprising 15m telegraph pole containing three stealth antennae and associated ground based stealth equipment
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2005-03-14
View full details - - Bromley Lane Farm Kings Bromley Lane Handsacre Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4ED
Change of use to greyhound racing track for schooling own dogs
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2002-07-04
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A brief summary of Handsacre in Staffordshire
Handsacre is a charming village located in Staffordshire, England, known for its close-knit community and picturesque surroundings. As part of the civil parish of Armitage with Handsacre, it offers a range of planning opportunities and insights into local development trends, particularly relevant for those researching planning applications in the area. Population statistics from the 2011 census reflect its community dynamics, which can be pivotal for understanding future growth and planning considerations. It sits within the Armitage with Handsacre district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Handsacre a particularly low-crime area.
Handsacre has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Mavesyn Ridware, Trent and Mersey Canal. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Handsacre 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 Handsacre
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Handsacre. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Handsacre.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Handsacre slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Handsacre were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Pipe Ridware planning applications
- Mavesyn Ridware planning applications
- Nethertown planning applications
- Longdon planning applications
- Armitage planning applications
- Longdon Green planning applications
- Hamstall Ridware planning applications
- Rileyhill planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.