Hopedale, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hopedale, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hopedale are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £371,759 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
- Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
- LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hopedale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hopedale.
- 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 Hopedale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Hopedale.
- - STONELEIGH THE RAKES ALSTONEFIELD
Listed Building consent - Alterations to existing workshop within the curtilage of the grade II listed property to provide a useable workshop space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Peak District | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - THE HOLLOW ALSTONEFIELD ASHBOURNE DE6 2FS
T1 Beech- Crown has been disfigured by regular trimming by utility company, pruning tree always from (illegible). Power cables. Permission required to reduce & reshape crown to provide even balance. A
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2024-10-23
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A brief summary of Hopedale in Staffordshire
Hopedale is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.
Property prices in Hopedale show an average sale price of £371,759, 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 Hopedale a particularly low-crime area.
Hopedale has one conservation area within its boundaries: Alstonefield. 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 Hopedale includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hamps and Manifold Valleys SSSI, Dove Valley and Biggin Dale SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Peak District Dales; 1 National Parks: PEAK DISTRICT. 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, Hopedale 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 Hopedale
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Hopedale. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hopedale may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hopedale were listed building and heritage (3), outline applications (2), tree works (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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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.