How long do planning decisions take near Hardings Wood?

The average planning decision time near Hardings Wood is 55 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 Hardings Wood?

The planning approval rate near Hardings Wood is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hardings Wood?

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

How can I track planning applications near Hardings Wood?

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Hardings Wood, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hardings Wood, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hardings Wood are administered by Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council. View the full Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent North
LSOA: Newcastle-under-Lyme 001B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hardings Wood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hardings Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Hardings Wood.

- 12 Third Avenue Kidsgrove Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST7 1BZ
Prior notification of a single storey rear extension measuring 3.83m in depth, 3.60m maximum height & 2.25m to the eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-06-29
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26/00475/LEXNOT - 12 Third Avenue Kidsgrove Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST7 1BZ
Prior notification of a single storey rear extension measuring 3.83m in depth, 3.60m maximum height & 2.25m to the eaves
Status: Undecided | Council: Newcastle-under-Lyme | Date: 2026-06-29
26/00440/FUL - 68 First Avenue Butt Lane Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST7 1DW
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension and External Ramp for Wheelchair Access
Status: Undecided | Council: Newcastle-under-Lyme | Date: 2026-06-22
- Former Part Of The Church Building The Avenue Kidsgrove Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST7 1AE
Application or approval of the Noise Noise Assessment as required by condition 2 of Planning Permission 26/00004/COUNOT.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-06-17
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26/00004/CN02 - Former Part Of The Church Building The Avenue Kidsgrove Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST7 1AE
Application or approval of the Noise Noise Assessment as required by condition 2 of Planning Permission 26/00004/COUNOT.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newcastle-under-Lyme | Date: 2026-06-17
26/00395/FUL - 75 Cedar Avenue Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST7 1LA
Proposed part two storey, part single storey rear extension and alterations to create additional living space
Status: Undecided | Council: Newcastle-under-Lyme | Date: 2026-06-01
- 53 Liverpool Road Kidsgrove Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST7 1EA
Retrospective application for the installation of 1 non-illuminated top sign
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Advertising | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2025-10-31
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- Adjacent To 10 The Avenue Kids Wood The Avenue Kidsgrove Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire
Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Sycamore inspected following reports of a cavity at the base, following an inspection the tree has two major stems forming at 0.5m at the base, the stem that extends out
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Hardings Wood in Staffordshire

Hardings Wood is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

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

Hardings Wood has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kidsgrove, Trent and Mersey Canal, Hardings Wood, Talke, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Hardings Wood includes 2 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 Hardings Wood

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Hardings Wood. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Hardings Wood.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hardings Wood were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 15% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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