Marchington, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marchington, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Marchington
Marchington is a quaint village located in East Staffordshire, nestled between Burton upon Trent and Uttoxeter. With a population that grew from 1,127 in 2001 to 2,017 in 2011, the village boasts a tight-knit community featuring a community-run shop, a first school, two churches, and two pubs. This charming setting presents potential for planning applications that align with its community-focused atmosphere.
Population: 2,126 (2021)
District: East Staffordshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Staffordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Lichfield
- LSOA: East Staffordshire 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marchington.
- 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 Marchington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Marchington.
- 643616 - YEW TREE HOUSE HIGH STREET MARCHINGTON ST14 8LD
Crown reduction in height by no more than 1m and 0.5m from the sides of the leylandii hedge
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - 643582 - GRANGE VIEW HIGH STREET MARCHINGTON ST14 8LD
Felling of two Ash trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - 643380 - GRANGE VIEW HIGH STREET MARCHINGTON ST14 8LD
Replacement of existing conservatory roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - 643308 - HUNTS CROFT ALLENS LANE MARCHINGTON ST14 8LA
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the change of use to residential children's home (Class C2) for a maximum of 2 no. children with 3 no. carers and 1 manager working on a rota basis
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - 642891 - Marchington Cricket Club Jacks Lane Marchington Staffordshire ST14 8LW
Overall crown reduction of one Ash tree by up to 3 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - Chestnut Corner Church Lane Marchington Staffordshire ST14 8LJ
Crown lift and side reduction of one Oak tree to provide a 2 metre clearance (T2 of TPO 414)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - 642302 - The Community Shop Church Lane Marchington Staffordshire ST14 8LJ
Demolition of existing wood store to facilitate the erection of a 2 bed semi-detached dwelling attached to the existing Joinery shop.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - The Poplars Hall Road Marchington Staffordshire ST14 8LG
Reduce one Juniper Tree to a height of 0.9m above ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 29 Woodland Views Marchington Staffordshire ST14 8NF
Reduce Sycamore tree back to previous pollard points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - 640986 - Threefields Church Lane Marchington Staffordshire ST14 8LJ
Felling of apple tree in rear garden (T1) and conifer tree (T2) in front garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - 7 Porters Farm Court Marchington Staffordshire ST14 8LD
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Marchington in Staffordshire
Marchington is a quaint village located in East Staffordshire, nestled between Burton upon Trent and Uttoxeter. With a population that grew from 1,127 in 2001 to 2,017 in 2011, the village boasts a tight-knit community featuring a community-run shop, a first school, two churches, and two pubs. This charming setting presents potential for planning applications that align with its community-focused atmosphere. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,126 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Staffordshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Marchington a particularly low-crime area.
Marchington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Marchington. 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 Marchington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Forest Banks SSSI; 2 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, Marchington 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 Marchington
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Marchington. 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 Marchington 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 Marchington were tree works (6), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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