Ramshorn, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ramshorn, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Ramshorn
Ramshorn, a small hamlet in north Staffordshire, is historically significant as a key site in the origins of Primitive Methodism. Recorded in the Domesday Book, this quaint settlement has experienced considerable depopulation over the years, with only a handful of farms and cottages remaining. The Primitive Methodist Chapel stands as the last public building, offering insight into the area’s cultural heritage and potential planning considerations for future developments.
Population: 23 (2021)
District: East Staffordshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
- LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 011B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ramshorn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ramshorn.
- 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 Ramshorn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Ramshorn.
- 641837 - Lindsay Cottage Ribden Road Ramshorn Staffordshire ST10 3BT
Application under Section 73 to vary Condition 2 (Plans) and Condition 3 (Materials) attached to planning permission P/2024/00008 for the erection of a two storey rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - Jubilee Chapel, Ramshorn Road, Oakamoor, Staffordshire, ST10 3BY
Non material amendment relating to SMD/2014/0612
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2024-01-08
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A brief summary of Ramshorn in Staffordshire
Ramshorn, a small hamlet in north Staffordshire, is historically significant as a key site in the origins of Primitive Methodism. Recorded in the Domesday Book, this quaint settlement has experienced considerable depopulation over the years, with only a handful of farms and cottages remaining. The Primitive Methodist Chapel stands as the last public building, offering insight into the area’s cultural heritage and potential planning considerations for future developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 23 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Staffordshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ramshorn a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ramshorn includes 8 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, Ramshorn 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 Ramshorn
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Ramshorn. Of these, 0% were approved.
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 Ramshorn.
The most common application types near Ramshorn were discharge of conditions (1).
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