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Planning in Lightwood (ST10)

Approved
65%
22 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lightwood (ST10) in the last 24 months, from Staffordshire Moorlands District Council's planning register.

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About Lightwood (ST10)

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

Property prices in Lightwood show an average sale price of £185,550, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Lightwood has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lightwood, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Lightwood. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (31), listed building and heritage (8), discharge of conditions (6). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lightwood (ST10)?
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Lightwood (ST10). The approval rate is 65%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lightwood (ST10)?
The average planning decision time near Lightwood (ST10) is 87 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 Lightwood (ST10)?
The planning approval rate near Lightwood (ST10) is 65%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lightwood (ST10)?
The most common type of planning application near Lightwood (ST10) is full planning applications, with 31 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lightwood (ST10)?
You can search and track planning applications near Lightwood (ST10) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.