Lightwood (ST3), Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lightwood (ST3), Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lightwood (ST3) are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

District: City of Stoke-on-Trent

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Area Information

• Admin district: Stoke-on-Trent
• Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent Central
• LSOA: Stoke-on-Trent 025B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lightwood (ST3).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lightwood (ST3).

• 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 Lightwood (ST3) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Lightwood (ST3).

1. - LIGHTWOOD TAVERN, 581 Lightwood Road, Lightwood, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7EL
   Application to discharge condition 4(drainage) on application 68954/FUL.
   Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-06-09
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2. - LIGHTWOOD TAVERN, 581 Lightwood Road, Lightwood, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7EL
   Discharge of conditions 6: Discharge of Contamination Site Investigation Report 5: Approval of Landscaping Scheme 4: Discharge of Surface Water Drainage Scheme (SuDS) Permission 68954/FUL
   Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-05-01
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3. - 33 Ridge Walk, Stoke-on-trent, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7DA
   Erection of single storey rear extension (Notification for Prior Approval for a Proposed Larger Home Extension)
   Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-03-07
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4. - 57 Sandon Old Road, Meir, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7BW
   Single storey rear extension (prior approval)
   Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-29
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5. - Ormiston Meridian Academy Sandon Road, Meir, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7DF
   Installation of proposed roof mounted solar panels (prior approval)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-13
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6. - 11 Fareham Grove, Lightwood, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7TE
   Two storey rear extension and garage conversion
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-06-24
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7. - 7 Forest Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7BY
   Single storey rear extension (prior approval)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-10-02
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8. - 84 Seddon Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 5NZ
   Two storey side extension
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-09-11
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9. - 9 Fareham Grove, Lightwood, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7TE
   First floor side extension
   Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-08-23
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10. - 84 Seddon Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 5NZ
    Two storey side extension
    Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-05-16
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11. - 1 Penmark Grove, Lightwood, Stoke-on-trent, St3 7yu ,
    Single storey rear extension
    Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-03-21
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12. - Pavement Opposite, 123 Sandon Road, Stoke-on-trent, St3 7dg ,
    Illuminated double sided advertisement to relocated bus shelter
    Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-12-13
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A brief summary of Lightwood (ST3) in Staffordshire

Lightwood (ST3) is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England. It sits within the City of Stoke-on-Trent district.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lightwood (ST3) a particularly low-crime area.

Lightwood (ST3) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Longton Town Centre. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lightwood (ST3) 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.

Planning Activity in Lightwood (ST3)

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Lightwood (ST3). Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Lightwood (ST3).

At 60 days on average, decisions near Lightwood (ST3) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lightwood (ST3) were full planning applications (10), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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