Hem Heath, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hem Heath, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Hem Heath
Hem Heath is a district located in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, situated just south of the Bet365 Stadium, which was constructed on the site of the former Hem Heath Colliery. This area is of interest for planning applications due to its proximity to significant infrastructure and its historical industrial background.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stoke-on-Trent
- Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent South
- LSOA: Stoke-on-Trent 030A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hem Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hem Heath.
- 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 Hem Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Hem Heath.
- - 2 Aegean Close, Trentham, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST4 8UL
Single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 75 Chessington Crescent, Trentham, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST4 8DP
Replacement single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Douglas Macmillan Hospice, 1 Grace Road, Stoke-on-trent, St4 8fn ,
Single storey detached outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - Hem Heath Public House, Stanley Matthews Way, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8AD
Six no. 8m spring tension twin banner posts, four no. rim and return letters internally illuminated, one no. wall mounted rim and return bicycle logo internally illuminated, one no. wall mounted folde
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-03-15
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A brief summary of Hem Heath in Staffordshire
Hem Heath is a district located in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, situated just south of the Bet365 Stadium, which was constructed on the site of the former Hem Heath Colliery. This area is of interest for planning applications due to its proximity to significant infrastructure and its historical industrial background.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hem Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Hem Heath has one conservation area within its boundaries: Trent and Mersey Canal. 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 Hem Heath includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hem Heath 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 Hem Heath
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Hem Heath. Of these, 60% 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 Hem Heath.
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 Hem Heath were full planning applications (7), outline applications (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 64% 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.