Little Aston, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Aston, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Little Aston
Little Aston is a village located in the Lichfield District of Staffordshire, just 5 miles south of Lichfield city. It shares borders with Sutton Coldfield and Streetly and is part of the Shenstone parish. As of the 2011 census, Little Aston had a population of 2,920 residents across 1,104 households, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for those researching planning applications in the area.
District: Shenstone
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £375,102 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Sutton Coldfield
- LSOA: Birmingham 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Aston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Aston.
- 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 Little Aston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Little Aston.
- - 47 Forge Lane Little Aston Sutton Coldfield Staffordshire B74 3BE
Raised New Roof with dormers and a Single Storey Side Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 194 Rosemary Hill Road Four Oaks Sutton Coldfield B74 4HS
Erection of single storey rear extenstion
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - 32 Forge Lane Little Aston Sutton Coldfield Staffordshire B74 3BE
Erection of rear extension with a lantern roof, first floor extension of existing bathroom and installation of a front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 156 Rosemary Hill Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B74 4HN
Erection of first floor side extension, single storey rear extension, front dormer window and forward porch extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 3 Loxton Close Little Aston Sutton Coldfield Staffordshire B74 4HY
Erection of single storey side extension to utility room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - 2 Rosemary Nook Sutton Coldfield Staffordshire B74 4HS
Single and two storey extensions and alterations, creation of new first floor (raising ridge height) and formation of balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2023-12-25
View full details - - 147 Rosemary Hill Road Little Aston Sutton Coldfield Staffordshire B74 4HP
Erection of single storey rear extension and erection of mansard roof to existing side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - 142 Rosemary Hill Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B74 4HN
Non Material Amendment to approval 2022/00946/PA for proposed change from brick to render to side and rear extensions and elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Little Aston in Staffordshire
Little Aston is a village located in the Lichfield District of Staffordshire, just 5 miles south of Lichfield city. It shares borders with Sutton Coldfield and Streetly and is part of the Shenstone parish. As of the 2011 census, Little Aston had a population of 2,920 residents across 1,104 households, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for those researching planning applications in the area. It sits within the Shenstone district.
Property prices in Little Aston show an average sale price of £375,102, 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 Little Aston a particularly low-crime area.
Little Aston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Little Aston. 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 Little Aston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sutton Park SSSI. 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, Little Aston 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 Little Aston
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Little Aston. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Little Aston.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Little Aston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Little Aston were full planning applications (17), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 85% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.