Hazelslade, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hazelslade, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Hazelslade
Hazelslade, a former mining village in Staffordshire, is now integrated into the Cannock Chase District and functions as a suburban extension of Hednesford. The village features essential amenities including a post office, a freehouse, and residential estates, alongside remnants of its mining history, like the former mineral railway. Accessible by bus to Cannock and Burntwood, Hazelslade is also conveniently located near the Hednesford mainline railway station, making it a practical location for planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £234,105 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cannock Chase
- Parliamentary constituency: Cannock Chase
- LSOA: Cannock Chase 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hazelslade.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hazelslade.
- 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 Hazelslade based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Hazelslade.
- - 8 Old Park Road, Hazelslade, Cannock, Staffordshire WS12 0PU
Proposed change of use of sites rear garden as cattery (Sui Generis)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2024-04-18
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A brief summary of Hazelslade in Staffordshire
Hazelslade, a former mining village in Staffordshire, is now integrated into the Cannock Chase District and functions as a suburban extension of Hednesford. The village features essential amenities including a post office, a freehouse, and residential estates, alongside remnants of its mining history, like the former mineral railway. Accessible by bus to Cannock and Burntwood, Hazelslade is also conveniently located near the Hednesford mainline railway station, making it a practical location for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Hazelslade show an average sale price of £234,105, 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 Hazelslade a particularly low-crime area.
Hazelslade has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Hazelslade includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chasewater and The Southern Staffordshire Coalfield Heaths SSSI; 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 Hazelslade
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Hazelslade. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Hazelslade.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hazelslade were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), telecoms (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.