Northwood (ST5), Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Northwood (ST5), Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Northwood (ST5) are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
District: City of Stoke-on-Trent
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £770,835 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Parliamentary constituency: Newcastle-under-Lyme
- LSOA: Newcastle-under-Lyme 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Northwood (ST5).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Northwood (ST5).
- 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 Northwood (ST5) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
191 planning applications found near Northwood (ST5).
- 26/00385/FUL - 8 Mansfield Close Clayton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4HA
Erection of front porch
Status: Undecided | Council: Newcastle-under-Lyme | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 71 Northwood Lane Clayton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4BN
Retrospective application for the installation of a permeable asphalt driveway, removal of part of the front driveway and installation of a retaining wall. No further work to be carried out
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 16 The Brambles Clayton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4JJ
Construction of a single storey rear extension projecting 4M from the original rear wall of the dwelling, comprising new foundations, external cavity walls, flat roof, rooflights, doors and windows. W
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 1 Aspen Rise Clayton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4FA
TPO 42 1976: Ash - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 1 Aspen Rise Clayton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4FA
TPO 42 1976: Horse Chestnut - Removal
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 2 Northwood Lane Clayton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4BN
Proposed oak frame store / new canopy to porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - 1 Penmere Drive Clayton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4HH
TPO 42 1976: Oak - Reduction of overhanging branch back to boundary fence to raise the canopy 3m above ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-05-20
View full details - - Sewage Pumping Station Clayton Road Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire
5-Day Notice for Emergency Tree Works
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 40 Ferndown Drive South Clayton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4EH
TPO 42 1976: Unidentified Species x 2 (A2) - Removal of overhanging branches and reduce tree size by up to 4m.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - 22 Darsham Gardens Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4LW
Proposed First Floor Extension and Associated Works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2024-05-07
View full details - - 11 Ferndown Drive Clayton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4BP
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2024-01-08
View full details - - 116 Northwood Lane Clayton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4BN
Extensions and new outbuilding to garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2023-12-05
View full details - - Swift Service Station Clayton Road Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4DH
Application for approval of Lighting Survey as required by planning permission 22/00909/FUL - Variation of condition 2 of 21/00387/FUL (Demolition of existing forecourt infrastructure, wash facilities
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2023-12-05
View full details - - 10 Moss Rise Clayton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4DP
Two storey extension to side of existing dwelling to form enlarged hallway, bedroom and bathroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2023-11-09
View full details - - Land To The North West Of The Hanchurch Interchange, Adjacent To The Severn Trent Water Compound. Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire
Temporary piling platform, working area, and haul road, to facilitate the construction of a retaining wall, the site will be reinstated to its existing condition following completion of construction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2023-08-14
View full details - - Clayton Service Station Clayton Road Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4DH
Application for approval of signage for the one way system as required by condition 3 of planning permission 21/00387/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2023-04-12
View full details - - Swift Service Station Clayton Road Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4DH
Application for approval of a soil verification report as required by condition 17 of planning permission 21/00387/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2023-04-12
View full details - - Clayton Service Station Clayton Road Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4DH
Application for approval of proposed lighting scheme as required by condition 9 of planning permission 21/00387/FUL
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2023-04-12
View full details - - 3 Penmere Drive Clayton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4HH
Retention of detached outbuilding in rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2023-03-27
View full details - - 182 Northwood Lane Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4DD
TPO 11 1972: Birch - Remove due to size and overhang when in full foliage.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2023-01-10
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A brief summary of Northwood (ST5) in Staffordshire
Northwood (ST5) is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England. It sits within the City of Stoke-on-Trent district.
Property prices in Northwood (ST5) show an average sale price of £770,835, 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 Northwood (ST5) a particularly low-crime area.
Northwood (ST5) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Clayton, Hanchurch, Trentham. 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 Northwood (ST5) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): King's and Hargreaves Woods SSSI; 6 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, Northwood (ST5) 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 Northwood (ST5)
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Northwood (ST5). Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Northwood (ST5) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Northwood (ST5) were full planning applications (12), tree works (11), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
15 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 13 were dismissed (13% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 8 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Clayton planning applications
- Trent Vale planning applications
- Hanchurch planning applications
- Hanford planning applications
- Butterton planning applications
- Trentham planning applications
- Seabridge planning applications
- Sideway planning applications
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.