Leyfields, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leyfields, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Leyfields
Leyfields is a residential estate located in Tamworth, Staffordshire, featuring a mix of 3-storey flats, maisonettes, bungalows, and houses. Developed in the 1960s as part of postwar housing initiatives, Leyfields is adjacent to the Gillway estate and Coton Green, offering a diverse living environment for potential residents and a relevant context for planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £258,603 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tamworth
- Parliamentary constituency: Tamworth
- LSOA: Tamworth 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leyfields.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leyfields.
- 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 Leyfields based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Leyfields.
- 0088/2026 - 106 Claremont Road Tamworth Staffordshire B79 8ES
Change of use of dwelling (Use Class C3) to a children's home (Use Class C2) for 2 Children
Status: Undecided | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-04-13 - - 106 Claremont Road Tamworth Staffordshire B79 8ES
Change of use of dwelling (Use Class C3) to a children's home (Use Class C2) for 2 Children
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 41 Coton Lane Tamworth Staffordshire B79 8NP
Construction of two detached residential dwellings , following approval of Permission in Principle (0186/2025)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - 0082/2026 - 41 Coton Lane Tamworth Staffordshire B79 8NP
Construction of two detached residential dwellings , following approval of Permission in Principle (0186/2025)
Status: Undecided | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-03-31 - - Tamworth Sewage Treatment Works (STW), Coton Lane, Tamworth, B79 8NN
Submission of details in compliance with condition 7 (Biodiversity Enhancement and Landscaping) of planning permission SCC/25/0042/FULL-MAJ.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 28 Mercia Close Tamworth Staffordshire B79 8LZ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 104 Mariner Lichfield Road Industrial Estate Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7UL
Demolition of existing two storey offices and construction of new stand-alone single storey workshop and MOT facility with car storage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 23 Browning Close Tamworth Staffordshire B79 8NB
Single storey rear extension and wheelchair access ramp
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 28 Mercia Close Tamworth Staffordshire B79 8LZ
Prior Notification for larger single storey rear extension: Depth: 4.10m eaves height: 2.30m and a maximum height of 3.30m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 104A Mariner Lichfield Road Industrial Estate Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7UL
Demolition of existing two storey offices and an erection of single storey workshop and MOT facility with car storage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2024-01-30
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A brief summary of Leyfields in Staffordshire
Leyfields is a residential estate located in Tamworth, Staffordshire, featuring a mix of 3-storey flats, maisonettes, bungalows, and houses. Developed in the 1960s as part of postwar housing initiatives, Leyfields is adjacent to the Gillway estate and Coton Green, offering a diverse living environment for potential residents and a relevant context for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Leyfields show an average sale price of £258,603, 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 Leyfields a particularly low-crime area.
Leyfields has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tamworth, Hospital Street, Tamworth, Town Centre. 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.
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Planning Activity in Leyfields
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Leyfields. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Leyfields may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Leyfields slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Leyfields were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- The Alders planning applications
- Coton planning applications
- Gillway planning applications
- The Leys planning applications
- Wigginton planning applications
- Comberford planning applications
- Bitterscote planning applications
- Bonehill planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.