How long do planning decisions take near Outwoods (DE13)?

The average planning decision time near Outwoods (DE13) is 95 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 Outwoods (DE13)?

The planning approval rate near Outwoods (DE13) is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Outwoods (DE13)?

The most common type of planning application near Outwoods (DE13) is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Outwoods (DE13)?

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Outwoods (DE13), Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Outwoods (DE13), Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Outwoods (DE13) are administered by East Staffordshire Borough Council. View the full East Staffordshire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

Population: 3,164 (2021)

District: East Staffordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £248,905 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Staffordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Burton and Uttoxeter
LSOA: East Staffordshire 004C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Outwoods (DE13).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Outwoods (DE13).

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 Outwoods (DE13) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Outwoods (DE13).

643973 - 2 HARBURY STREET BURTON UPON TRENT DE13 0RX
Details required by condition 16 (external lighting) of planning permission P/2023/00058 relating to erection of 14 dwellings including the demolition of existing dwelling, shed and garage at 2 Harbur
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-06-24
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643584 - 47 FOSTON AVENUE BURTON UPON TRENT DE13 0PL
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension not exceeding 6 metres from the original rear wall, 4 metres to the highest point of the roof and 3 metres to the eaves
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-03-17
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643567 - 29 MONA ROAD BURTON UPON TRENT DE13 0UF
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the variation of Condition 2 (Plans) attached to P/2023/00142 for the Erection of a single storey front extension, first floo
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-03-10
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643439 - 15 HARBURY STREET BURTON UPON TRENT DE13 0RX
Demolition of existing garage to facilitate the erection of a two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-09
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643171 - 147 CALAIS ROAD BURTON UPON TRENT DE13 0UN
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for change of use from House of Multiple Occupation (Class C4) to care home (Class C3(b) for a maximum of 4 young adults aged between 16-18 including a sing
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-11-21
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642910 - PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT HARBURY STREET BURTON UPON TRENT
Non Material Amendment relating to P/2023/00058 for the erection of 14 dwellings including the demolition of existing dwelling, shed and garage at 2 Harbury Street and garages at rear to remove parape
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-09-17
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- 96 Wyggeston Street Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 0SD
Change of use from residential dwelling (C3) to House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) (C4).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-05-06
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- Queens Hospital Belvedere Road Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 0RB
Erection of a single storey extension to form Emergency Department Front End
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2024-09-04
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A brief summary of Outwoods (DE13) in Staffordshire

Outwoods (DE13) is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,164 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Staffordshire district.

Property prices in Outwoods (DE13) show an average sale price of £248,905, 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 Outwoods (DE13) a particularly low-crime area.

Outwoods (DE13) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Trent and Mersey Canal, Station Street and Borough Road, Burton upon Trent, King Edward Place. 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 Outwoods (DE13) includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Outwoods (DE13)

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Outwoods (DE13). Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 95 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 Outwoods (DE13).

With an average of 95 days, decisions near Outwoods (DE13) 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 Outwoods (DE13) were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 7 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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