Milford, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Milford, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Milford are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Milford
Milford is a picturesque village located in Staffordshire, England, positioned at the edge of Cannock Chase along the A513 road connecting Stafford and Rugeley. The village is situated just north of the River Sow, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications, particularly for developments that benefit from the scenic surroundings and accessibility.
District: Berkswich
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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: Stafford
- LSOA: Stafford 011B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Milford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Milford.
- 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 Milford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Milford.
- - The Paddock 182 Main Road Milford Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0UN
TPO 480 2008: Silver Birch (T14) - dead and diseased - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Land Off Milford Road Walton On The Hill Stafford Staffordshire
Permission in Principle - Erection of nine dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - Wyevern 198 Main Road Milford Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0UN
Single storey rear extension, extension to existing rear dormer, front dormer, proposed rear balcony, conversion of hipped roof into gable end, involving creation of additional habitable roofspace, po
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-03-05
View full details - - 196A Main Road Milford Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0UN
TPO 365 2005: Coniferous Species x 5 - Crown raise to 2.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2023-07-17
View full details - - Wyevern 198 Main Road Milford Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0UN
Change of use from agricultural land to purpose incidental to the enjoyment of a dwelling house (domestic garden)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Stafford | Date: 2023-05-23
View full details - - Sundorne House 196 Main Road Milford Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0UN
Change of use of land from agricultural to residential.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Stafford | Date: 2023-02-23
View full details - - The Paddock 182 Main Road Milford Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0UN
TPO 480 2008: Maple (T22) & Sycamore (T23) - Removal of dead/ diseased trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2023-01-10
View full details - - 196A Main Road Milford Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0UN
Change of use of land from agricultural to residential.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Stafford | Date: 2022-09-09
View full details - - Wyevern 198 Main Road Milford Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0UN
Single storey rear extension with balcony/terrace above, loft conversion including enlargement of existing dormers to change dwelling from 1.5 storeys to 2 storeys, conversion of 3no. (2 to front elev
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2022-07-04
View full details - - Osborne House 190B Main Road Milford Stafford ST17 0UN
The change of use of land from agricultural to purposes incidental to the enjoyment of a dwellinghouse (domestic garden).
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Stafford | Date: 2021-01-27
View full details - - Pear Tree Cottage 184A Main Road Milford Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0UN
Minor material amendment to existing consent on 15/21860/FUL - addition of a side door, handing of openings on rear elevation and additional front window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2015-11-06
View full details - - Pear Tree Cottage 184A Main Road Milford Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0UN
Amendment of existing consent on application 15/21860/FUL for one house parking and access - to extend curtilage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2015-07-23
View full details - - Land Adjacent 186 Main Road Milford Stafford Staffordshire
Full planning for one new dwelling & revised parking for No 186
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2015-02-23
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 196 Main Road Milford Staffordshire ST17 0UN
Erect two storey detached dwelling and detached garage on land adjacent to 196 Main Road Milford
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2005-12-02
View full details - - 190A Main Road Milford Staffordshire ST17 0UN
New five bedroom house, detached double garage, conservatory and single garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2004-06-14
View full details - - 190A Main Road Milford Staffordshire ST17 0UN
Take down existing brick and tile stable. Rebuild new single garage from reclaimed brick and tiles, to serve existing building converted to cottage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2004-03-02
View full details - - 198 Main Road Milford Staffordshire ST17 0UN
Extensions To Form Music Room Utility Room Dining Room & Garage Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2002-12-23
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A brief summary of Milford in Staffordshire
Milford is a picturesque village located in Staffordshire, England, positioned at the edge of Cannock Chase along the A513 road connecting Stafford and Rugeley. The village is situated just north of the River Sow, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications, particularly for developments that benefit from the scenic surroundings and accessibility. It sits within the Berkswich district.
Property prices in Milford 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 Milford a particularly low-crime area.
Milford has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tixall, Great Haywood and Shugborough, Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, Walton-on-the-Hill. 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 Milford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cannock Chase SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cannock Chase; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Cannock Chase. 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, Milford 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 Milford
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Milford. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Milford.
With an average of 96 days, decisions near Milford take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Milford were tree works (14), full planning applications (12), listed building and heritage (7). 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 large-scale (major) development, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
Nearby Towns
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