Hopwas, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hopwas, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Hopwas
Hopwas is a picturesque village located in Staffordshire, England, just 5 miles east of Lichfield and adjacent to the Tamworth Borough. Nestled where the A51 road intersects with the River Tame and the Coventry Canal, Hopwas falls under the jurisdiction of the parish of Wigginton and Hopwas within the Lichfield District. This strategic location makes it relevant for those researching planning applications and developments in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £258,603 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Warwickshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North Warwickshire and Bedworth
- LSOA: North Warwickshire 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hopwas.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hopwas.
- 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 Hopwas based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Hopwas.
- - St Chads Church Church Drive Hopwas Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3AL
Change of use of agricultural land to burial ground (cemetery) and the removal of a section of existing hedge
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Land Adjacent St Chads Church Church Drive Hopwas Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3AL
Change of use of agricultural land to burial ground (cemetery)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Hopwas in Staffordshire
Hopwas is a picturesque village located in Staffordshire, England, just 5 miles east of Lichfield and adjacent to the Tamworth Borough. Nestled where the A51 road intersects with the River Tame and the Coventry Canal, Hopwas falls under the jurisdiction of the parish of Wigginton and Hopwas within the Lichfield District. This strategic location makes it relevant for those researching planning applications and developments in the area.
Property prices in Hopwas show an average sale price of £258,603, 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 Hopwas a particularly low-crime area.
Hopwas has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hopwas. 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 Hopwas includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Hopwas 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 Hopwas
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Hopwas. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Hopwas.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Hopwas slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hopwas were amendments (2), listed building and heritage (1).
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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.