How long do planning decisions take near Light Oaks?

The average planning decision time near Light Oaks is 66 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 Light Oaks?

The planning approval rate near Light Oaks is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Light Oaks?

The most common type of planning application near Light Oaks is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Light Oaks?

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Light Oaks, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Light Oaks, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Light Oaks are administered by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. View the full Staffordshire Moorlands District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 009B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Light Oaks.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Light Oaks based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Light Oaks.

- The Stafford Arms , The Green , Bagnall , Staffordshire , ST9 9JR
Listed Building Consent for replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-03-03
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- The Nook, 42 Jack Haye Lane, Milton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST2 7NG
Single storey front extnsion and conversion of garage to residential accommodation with elevation alterations to include roof rearrangement
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-12-23
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- Moorland House, 23 Jack Haye Lane, Milton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST2 7NG
Detached double garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-12-15
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- Horto Croft, 32 Jack Haye Lane, Milton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST2 7NG
Single storey rear extensions and stepped access to rear garden proposed
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-09-20
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- Ken-Dor, 6 Jack Haye Lane, Milton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 7NG
Two storey side extension, single storey front extension, first floor rear extension and elevation alteration
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-01-20
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A brief summary of Light Oaks in Staffordshire

Light Oaks is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Light Oaks a particularly low-crime area.

Light Oaks has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Caldon Canal, Stanley, Bagnall. 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 Light Oaks includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wetley Moor SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Light Oaks

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Light Oaks. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Light Oaks.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Light Oaks slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Light Oaks were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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