What is the planning approval rate near Horton?

The planning approval rate near Horton is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Horton?

The most common type of planning application near Horton is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Horton, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Horton, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Horton are administered by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. View the full Staffordshire Moorlands District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Horton

Horton is a village and civil parish located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England, with a population of 781 as recorded in the 2011 census. Positioned approximately 3 miles west of Leek, Horton offers a rural setting that may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area.

Population: 791 (2021)

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £238,344 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Horton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Horton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Horton in Staffordshire

Property prices in Horton show an average sale price of £238,344, 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 Horton a particularly low-crime area.

Horton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rudyard, Horton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Horton 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 Horton

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Horton. Of these, 0% were approved.

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 Horton.

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