How long do planning decisions take near Lower Ellastone?

The average planning decision time near Lower Ellastone is 66 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 Lower Ellastone?

The planning approval rate near Lower Ellastone is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Ellastone?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Ellastone is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Ellastone?

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Lower Ellastone, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Ellastone, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £371,759 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Ellastone.

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 Lower Ellastone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Lower Ellastone.

643055 - ROSTON CASTINGS LTD BROMLEY WORKS MILL LANE ELLASTONE DE6 2HF
Demolition of existing store building to facilitate the erection of a single storey factory extension, resubmission of previous approved scheme P/2017/01620
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-10-17
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642862 - Bentley Fold Farm Main Road Ellastone Staffordshire DE6 2GZ
Crown reduction in height up to 2 metres and rebalance the canopy of one Pear tree, removal of one lower bough overhanging boundary from one Chestnut tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-09-08
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- Dove View Marlpit Lane Ellastone Staffordshire DE6 2GS
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the erection of a detached garage and workshop to be used for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse known as Dove View.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Lower Ellastone in Staffordshire

Lower Ellastone is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

Property prices in Lower Ellastone show an average sale price of £371,759, 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 Lower Ellastone a particularly low-crime area.

Lower Ellastone has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Norbury, Ellastone. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Lower Ellastone 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.

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Planning Activity in Lower Ellastone

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Lower Ellastone. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Lower Ellastone.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Lower Ellastone slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lower Ellastone were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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