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Planning in Lapley

Only 5 decisions near Lapley in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lapley in the last 24 months, from South Staffordshire District Council's planning register.

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About Lapley

Lapley is a village located in the South Staffordshire district of Staffordshire, England, approximately 3.5 miles west-southwest of Penkridge and 1.5 miles east of Wheaton Aston. Historically a civil parish, it was merged with Stretton in 1986 to form "Lapley and Stretton," with some areas also incorporated into Penkridge. In 1961, Lapley had a population of 840, making it a small yet significant community within the region, relevant for planning applications and local development initiatives. It sits within the Lapley, Stretton and Wheaton Aston district.

Property prices in Lapley show an average sale price of £289,019, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lapley area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lapley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lapley 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lapley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Lapley.

The most common types were tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lapley?
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Lapley.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lapley?
The most common type of planning application near Lapley is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lapley?
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