How long do planning decisions take near Lea Heath?

The average planning decision time near Lea Heath is 105 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 Lea Heath?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Lea Heath?

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

How can I track planning applications near Lea Heath?

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Lea Heath, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lea Heath, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £267,930 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cannock Chase
Parliamentary constituency: Cannock Chase
LSOA: Cannock Chase 006B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lea Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Lea Heath.

- Oak View Farm Drointon Road Drointon Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0LX
Proposed permanent dwelling with some matters reserved.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-06-21
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A brief summary of Lea Heath in Staffordshire

Lea Heath is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

Property prices in Lea Heath show an average sale price of £267,930, 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 Lea Heath a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lea Heath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chartley Moss SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): West Midlands Mosses; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Midland Meres & Mosses - Phase 1. 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 Lea Heath

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Lea Heath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 105 days.

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

With an average of 105 days, decisions near Lea Heath take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Lea Heath were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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