How long do planning decisions take near Little Heath?

The average planning decision time near Little Heath is 54 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 Little Heath?

The planning approval rate near Little Heath is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Little Heath?

The most common type of planning application near Little Heath is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Little Heath?

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Little Heath, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Little Heath, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Little Heath are administered by East Staffordshire Borough Council. View the full East Staffordshire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £289,019 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Stafford
Parliamentary constituency: Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
LSOA: Stafford 008A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Little Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Heath.

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 Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Little Heath.

- New Buildings Farm Stoney Lane Dunston Heath STAFFORD ST18 9AQ
Erection of two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-12-23
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- The Farmhouse New Buildings Farm Stoney Lane Dunston Heath STAFFORD ST18 9AQ
Part single storey / part two storey rear extension and front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-12-23
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- Little Heath House Levedale Road Levedale STAFFORD ST18 9AJ
Proposed First Floor Balcony
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-08-15
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A brief summary of Little Heath in Staffordshire

Little Heath is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

Property prices in Little Heath show an average sale price of £289,019, 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 Heath a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Heath 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 Heath

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Little Heath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Heath may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Little Heath were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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