Search Hednesford planning applications

17 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Hednesford · updated daily · Cannock Chase District Council

Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 17 · received or decided in the last 12 months

ALDI, Unit 6 To 7, CHASE GATEWAY, Victoria Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1DUAwaiting decisionReplacement refrigeration plant equipment and associated fenced enclosure, instaFull Planning ApplicationReceived 28 Oct 2026CH/26/291
34, Wood Lane, LITTLEWORTH, CANNOCK, WS12 1BNApprovedSingle storey side extension to replace existing porchFull Planning ApplicationReceived 28 Sep 2026Decided 30 Oct 2026CH/26/286
31 Priory Road, Littleworth, Cannock, Staffordshire WS12 2NUApprovedSingle storey rear extensionFull Planning ApplicationReceived 7 Sep 2026Decided 22 Oct 2026CH/26/263
6, Hewston Croft, Littleworth, Cannock, WS12 1PBAwaiting decisionProposed single storey front extension to form porch, two storey side extensionFull Planning ApplicationReceived 17 Aug 2026CH/26/247
Land at Victoria Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1BTAwaiting decisionErection of a residential development comprising 4 self-contained flats, together with associated parking, access, landscaping, bin storage, cycle storage and all ancillary worksFull Planning ApplicationReceived 11 Jun 2026CH/26/185

Planning in Hednesford

Approved: 91%; 21 of 23 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hednesford in the last 24 months, from Cannock Chase District Council's planning register.

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Around Hednesford

Postcode districts

WS12 100 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Cannock Chase District Council

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About Hednesford

Hednesford is a market town and civil parish located in the Cannock Chase district of Staffordshire, England, with a population of 17,343 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated just 1 mile north of Cannock and 5 miles south of Rugeley, Hednesford is bordered by the picturesque Cannock Chase area of natural beauty to the north, making it an attractive location for potential development and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 18,702 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cannock Chase district.

Property prices in Hednesford show an average sale price of £243,680, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Hednesford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hednesford 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Hednesford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Hednesford. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), advertising consent (3), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hednesford?

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Hednesford. The approval rate is 91%.

How long do planning decisions take near Hednesford?

The average planning decision time near Hednesford is 59 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 Hednesford?

The planning approval rate near Hednesford is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hednesford?

The most common type of planning application near Hednesford is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hednesford?

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