Huntington, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Huntington, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Huntington are administered by South Staffordshire District Council. View the full South Staffordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Huntington
Huntington is a civil parish and former mining village located in Staffordshire, near the scenic Cannock Chase. Situated along the A34 road just north of Cannock, it is enveloped by woodland, providing a picturesque setting for its residents. With a population of 4,715 recorded in the 2021 census, Huntington has seen steady growth, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and community development.
Population: 4,716 (2021)
District: South Staffordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £243,680 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cannock Chase
- Parliamentary constituency: Cannock Chase
- LSOA: Cannock Chase 005E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Huntington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Huntington.
- 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 Huntington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Huntington.
- - 62 Lupin Drive Huntington CANNOCK WS12 4UR
Use of the dwelling as a residential childrens home for a maximum of 3 children (aged 3 -17). No more than 3 adult carers would work at the premises at any one time, rotating on a shift pattern with a
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 4 Raven Close Huntington CANNOCK WS12 4TQ
Ground and first floor side + rear extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - 26/00478/TTREE - 6 Badger Close Huntington CANNOCK WS12 4UW
TPO No. 159/1996: T1 Oak - reduce by up to 3 metres.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-06-02 - - 6 Badger Close Huntington CANNOCK WS12 4UW
TPO No. 159/1996: T1 Oak - reduce by up to 3 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 10 Badger Close Huntington CANNOCK WS12 4UW
TPO no. 159/1996 : Oak- reduce height by 2 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 10 Heathbank Drive Huntington CANNOCK WS12 4NY
Proposed change of use from C3 to C2 childrens residential home
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-14
View full details - - 25 Lichen Close Huntington CANNOCK WS12 4NZ
Proposed rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Littleton Green Community School, Colliers Way, Huntington, South Staffordshire, WS124UD
Submission of details in compliance with condition 2a (Commencement) of planning permission Ref SCC/23/0079/FULL-MIN
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Staffordshire | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - LITTLETON GREEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL, COLLIERS WAY, HUNTINGTON, CANNOCK, WS12 4UD.
Submission of details in compliance with condition 3 (CEMP) of Planning Permission SCC/23/0079/FULL-MIN
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Staffordshire | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 20 King Cup Drive Huntington CANNOCK WS12 4WB
Two storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2024-05-10
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A brief summary of Huntington in Staffordshire
Huntington is a civil parish and former mining village located in Staffordshire, near the scenic Cannock Chase. Situated along the A34 road just north of Cannock, it is enveloped by woodland, providing a picturesque setting for its residents. With a population of 4,715 recorded in the 2021 census, Huntington has seen steady growth, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,716 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Staffordshire district.
Property prices in Huntington show an average sale price of £243,680, 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 Huntington a particularly low-crime area.
Huntington has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Huntington includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cannock Chase. 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, Huntington 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 Huntington
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Huntington. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Huntington.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Huntington were full planning applications (7), amendments (7), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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