Rake End, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rake End, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Rake End
Mavesyn Ridware is a charming village and civil parish located in the Lichfield District of Staffordshire, England, with a population that grew from 1,048 in 2001 to 1,128 by the 2011 Census. The parish encompasses the villages of Hill Ridware, Rake End, Pipe Ridware, and Blithbury, nestled between the River Trent and the River Blithe. It borders the parish of Hamstall Ridware to the east and the larger village of Armitage to the south, making it a key area for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £267,930 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Staffordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Lichfield
- LSOA: East Staffordshire 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rake End.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rake End.
- 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 Rake End based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Rake End.
- - 33 Rake End Hill Ridware Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 3RG
Repair of Boundary Wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-02-12
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A brief summary of Rake End in Staffordshire
Mavesyn Ridware is a charming village and civil parish located in the Lichfield District of Staffordshire, England, with a population that grew from 1,048 in 2001 to 1,128 by the 2011 Census. The parish encompasses the villages of Hill Ridware, Rake End, Pipe Ridware, and Blithbury, nestled between the River Trent and the River Blithe. It borders the parish of Hamstall Ridware to the east and the larger village of Armitage to the south, making it a key area for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Rake End show an average sale price of £267,930, 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 Rake End a particularly low-crime area.
Rake End has one conservation area within its boundaries: Mavesyn Ridware. 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 Rake End 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rake End 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 Rake End
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Rake End. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rake End may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Rake End were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hill Ridware planning applications
- Armitage planning applications
- Mavesyn Ridware planning applications
- Blithbury planning applications
- Newlands planning applications
- Brereton Cross planning applications
- Pipe Ridware planning applications
- Handsacre planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.