How long do planning decisions take near Oldfallow?

The average planning decision time near Oldfallow is 44 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 Oldfallow?

The planning approval rate near Oldfallow is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Oldfallow?

The most common type of planning application near Oldfallow is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Oldfallow?

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Oldfallow, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Oldfallow, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £234,105 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Staffordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
LSOA: South Staffordshire 002A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Oldfallow.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Oldfallow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Oldfallow.

- 240 Stafford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 4AP
Erection of single storey outbuilding for use as dog grooming business
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-03-17
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- 115 Stafford Road Huntington CANNOCK WS12 4NA
Proposed dropped kerb to Stafford Road
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-24
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- 83 Bevan Lee Road, West Chadsmoor, Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 4PU
Proposed replacement of front ground floor window to bay window, erection of a single storey rear extension, two storey side with single storey projection, rear dormer and installation of front Velux
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2025-08-01
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- 156, Bevan Lee Road, West Chadsmoor, CANNOCK, WS11 4PT
Change of use of an existing single storey A3 fast-food takeaway into a self-contained serviced apartment
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2025-06-13
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- 374, Cemetery Road, West Chadsmoor, Cannock, WS11 4AY
S.73 for the variation of condition 2 (materials and removal of pre-commencement element ) on planning application CH/00/0597
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of Oldfallow in Staffordshire

Oldfallow is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

Property prices in Oldfallow show an average sale price of £234,105, 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 Oldfallow a particularly low-crime area.

Oldfallow has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Oldfallow includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cannock Chase. 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 Oldfallow

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Oldfallow. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Oldfallow.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Oldfallow were full planning applications (15), amendments (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 25 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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