How long do planning decisions take near Hollington?

The average planning decision time near Hollington is 61 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 Hollington?

The planning approval rate near Hollington is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hollington?

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

How can I track planning applications near Hollington?

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Hollington, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hollington, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hollington are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Hollington

Hollington is a village located within the civil parish of Checkley in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. It shares its name with other villages, notably Hollington in Derbyshire, which lies a few miles to the east. This quaint village offers a unique blend of rural charm, making it an interesting area for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities in the region.

District: Checkley

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Area Information

Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 011D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hollington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hollington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Hollington.

- Land Off , Quarry Bank , Hollington , Staffordshire , ST10 4HS
Non Material Amendment in relation to SMD/2025/0229
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-06-12
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- Land at Southern End of , Quarry Bank , Hollington , Staffordshire , ST10 4HS
Discharge of Condition 10 in relation to SMD/2022/0474
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-06-12
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- Redstone Quarry, Quarry Bank, Hollington, Stoke on Trent
EIA Screening Opinion in connection with proposals to not comply with (to vary) Conditions 1, 3, 4, 6, 26, 30 & 32 of planning permission SM.04/27/115M (Application ref. SCC/25/0036/VOC)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire | Date: 2025-07-15
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- DAISYS COTTAGE , Main Road , Hollington , Staffordshire , ST10 4HR
Change of use from holiday let to 1no. dwelling house.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2024-09-05
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- Abbey View Cottage , Quarry Road , Hollington , Staffordshire , ST10 4HP
Proposed new garage with annex to existing cottage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Hollington in Staffordshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hollington includes 4 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 Hollington

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Hollington. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Hollington.

At 61 days on average, decisions near Hollington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hollington were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (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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