How long do planning decisions take near Ingestre?

The average planning decision time near Ingestre is 227 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Ingestre?

The planning approval rate near Ingestre is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ingestre?

The most common type of planning application near Ingestre is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ingestre?

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Ingestre, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ingestre, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

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About Ingestre

Ingestre is a quaint village and civil parish located in Staffordshire, England, within the Stafford district. With a population of 194 as recorded in the 2011 census, this charming community lies just four miles northeast of Stafford, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to rural development and local amenities.

Population: 185 (2021)

District: Stafford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £301,029 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ingestre.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ingestre based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Ingestre.

- 2 Lion Lodge Ingestre Park Road Ingestre Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0RE
5765- Ash, Fraxinus excelsior- Two Ash trees behind outhouse/shed. Tagged tree touching shed roof and guttering, has a large cavity at base with ganoderma in it, also has cankers up trunk. Other tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-05-24
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- 1 Lion Lodge Ingestre Park Road Ingestre Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0RE
5757- Ash, Fraxinus excelsior- Two Ash, tagged and one with thick ivy up trunk (both marked with pink dots). Severe dieback, reduce to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-05-24
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A brief summary of Ingestre in Staffordshire

Property prices in Ingestre show an average sale price of £301,029, 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 Ingestre a particularly low-crime area.

Ingestre has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tixall, Ingestre, Great Haywood and Shugborough, Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, Trent and Mersey Canal. 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 Ingestre includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pasturefields Salt Marsh SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cannock Chase; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Pasturefields Salt Marsh. 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 Ingestre

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Ingestre. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 227 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ingestre may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 227 days, decisions near Ingestre take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 8-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Ingestre were tree works (3), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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