Hopton Heath, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hopton Heath, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hopton Heath are administered by East Staffordshire Borough Council. View the full East Staffordshire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Hopton Heath

Hopton Heath, also known as Hoptonheath, is a hamlet located in south Shropshire, England, near the Herefordshire border. It straddles the civil parishes of Clungunford and Hopton Castle, making it a key area for planning applications related to rural development and local amenities.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Stafford
• Parliamentary constituency: Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
• LSOA: Stafford 008E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hopton 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 Hopton Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Hopton Heath.

1. - Keepers Lodge Brick Kiln Lane Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0BA
   Lawful Development Certificate Existing - Confirmation that the bungalow (known as the cottage) has been in residential use in excess of four years.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-03-01
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2. 21/34737/FUL - Heathfields Barn Weston Bank Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0BA
   Replacement of barn to include workshop, storage and solar panels
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2021-07-28
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A brief summary of Hopton Heath in Staffordshire

Hopton Heath, also known as Hoptonheath, is a hamlet located in south Shropshire, England, near the Herefordshire border. It straddles the civil parishes of Clungunford and Hopton Castle, making it a key area for planning applications related to rural development and local amenities.

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

Hopton 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 Hopton 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, Hopton 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.

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• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.