Lightwood (ST10), Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lightwood (ST10), Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lightwood (ST10) 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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £185,550 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent South
- LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lightwood (ST10).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lightwood (ST10).
- 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 (ST10) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
60 planning applications found near Lightwood (ST10).
- - 80 Alexandra Cottage , MILL ROAD , CHEADLE , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 1NE
Discharge of Conditions 4 and 5 in relation to SMD/2026/0014
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - Land at Augustus Way, Cheadle, Staffordshire
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council consultation in connection with an application to them for planning permission for the full application for residential development including public open space
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 26 , RAKEWAY ROAD , CHEADLE , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 1QH
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 80 Alexandra Cottage , MILL ROAD , CHEADLE , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 1NE
Non Material Amendment in relation to SMD/2026/0014 for a Two-storey side/rear extensions, single-storey pitched roof porch to principal elevation and replacement garage with solar panels on its roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - 1 , Beech Close , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1SN
Double storey side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 80 Alexandra Cottage , Mill Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1NE
Two-storey side/rear extensions, single-storey pitched roof porch to principal elevation and replacement garage with solar panels on its roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 77 Montrose , Mill Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1NG
Two Storey Side Extension and Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-02-24
View full details - - 4 , Millers View , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1XP
Application for Variation of Condition 3 in relation to application SMD/2024/0241 to change the age range of children accommodated from 816 years to 0 - 18 years..
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 4 , Beech Close , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1SN
Two storey side extension to form hall WC utility and store with bedroom en-suite over. Two storey rear extension to form kitchen/dining with bedroom and bathroom over front canopy with lounge bow win
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2024-07-30
View full details - - 4 , Millers View , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1XP
Change of use application to convert a C3 dwelling into a use class C2 Residential Institution for care of children including conversion of existing detached garage into 2 bedroom bungalow as already
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2024-05-22
View full details - - 5 Park View , Mill Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1NG
Application for a non-material amendment in relation to application SMD/2023/0576 Re: Rebuild outbuildings on original footprint and height in materials reclaimed reduction in length of outbuildings e
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2024-02-08
View full details - - 5 , Park View , Mill Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1NG
Rear extensiopn to form enlarged kitchen adapt outbuildings to form utility/WC Area. The erection of 2m fence on rear/side boundary to form parking area and garden amenity space by removal of roof and
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2023-11-21
View full details - - 3 , Thorley Drive , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1SF
Small extension to rear of property, loft conversion and take down chimney.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2023-09-26
View full details - - 90 , Thorley Drive , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1SA
Proposed single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - 20 , Cecilly Grove , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1GA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2023-03-28
View full details - - 4 , Millers View , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1XP
Convert existing detached garage into 2 bedroom bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2023-03-20
View full details - - 15 , Cedar Close , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1SE
Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed rear canopy attached to existing dwelling, proposed detached garden storage shed, proposed detached garden summer house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2023-02-14
View full details - - 19 , Cecilly Grove , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1GA
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2023-02-13
View full details - - 72 , Thorley Drive , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1SA
2 Storey extension to form Entrance Hall, Boot Room & Utility with Bedroom and Bathroom over; Single-storey extension to form enlarged living room and Study.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2022-06-20
View full details - - 36 , Thorley Drive , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1SA
Retrospective application for retantion of single storey extension with sub level garage . Level raised garden for car parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2022-02-08
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A brief summary of Lightwood (ST10) in Staffordshire
Lightwood (ST10) is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England. It sits within the City of Stoke-on-Trent district.
Property prices in Lightwood (ST10) show an average sale price of £185,550, 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 Lightwood (ST10) a particularly low-crime area.
Lightwood (ST10) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cheadle. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lightwood (ST10) includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lightwood (ST10) 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 (ST10)
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Lightwood (ST10). Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 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 (ST10).
With an average of 101 days, decisions near Lightwood (ST10) 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 Lightwood (ST10) were full planning applications (33), listed building and heritage (8), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 49 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
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