How long do planning decisions take near Rileyhill?

The average planning decision time near Rileyhill is 72 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 Rileyhill?

The planning approval rate near Rileyhill is 25%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rileyhill?

The most common type of planning application near Rileyhill is amendment applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rileyhill?

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Rileyhill, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rileyhill, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Rileyhill are administered by Lichfield District Council. View the full Lichfield District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £401,572 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Lichfield
Parliamentary constituency: Lichfield
LSOA: Lichfield 004E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rileyhill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Rileyhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Rileyhill.

- Bromley Hayes Garden Centre Shaw Lane Rileyhill Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8HW
Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing): Commencement of development to planning permission 20/01836/COUM has been lawfully undertaken (resubmission of 24/01000/CLE)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-03-03
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- Bromley Hayes Garden Centre Shaw Lane Rileyhill Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8HW
Demolition of the existing building consisting of a retail garden centre (Class E) to facilitate the redevelopment of the site to provide a mixed use of offices, plant storage and ancillary industrial
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2024-09-13
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- Bromley Hayes Garden Centre Shaw Lane Rileyhill Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8HW
Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing): Commencement of development to planning permission 20/01836/COUM has been lawfully undertaken
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2024-09-13
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- Bromley Hayes Garden Centre Shaw Lane Rileyhill Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8HW
Demolition of the existing building consisting of a retail garden centre (Class E) and redevelopment of the site to provide a mixed use of offices, storage and ancillary industrial uses
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2022-07-26
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- Bromley Hayes Garden Centre Shaw Lane Rileyhill Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8HW
Change of use of retail garden centre (Class E) to mixed use of offices (Class E), storage (Class B8) and ancillary industrial (Class B2) for the use of the site as office and plant storage headquarte
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2020-12-18
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- Bromley Hayes Garden Centre Shaw Lane Rileyhill Lichfield Staffordshire
Change of Use of Retail Garden Centre (A1) to Light industry with ancillary offices and retail, for use as specialist furniture restorers including erection of 540m2 of additional floorspace.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2019-06-13
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- Bromley Hayes Garden Centre Shaw Lane Rileyhill Lichfield Staffordshire
Change of Use of 2no garden centre retail units (A1) to light industry (B1c), storage /distribution (B8) units, including removal of existing poly tunnel
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2018-06-01
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- Barn Farm Common Lane Riley Hill Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8HR
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2011-06-03
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- Holly Cottage Common Lane Riley Hill Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8HR
Change of use of agricultural land and erection of cattery (comprising pens, reception area and associated facilities)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2011-02-18
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- Rose Cottage Riley Hill Road Riley Hill Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8HR
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Single storey kitchen extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2010-12-07
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- Holly Cottage Common Lane Riley Hill Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8HR
Change of use from pasture land to domestic garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2007-07-30
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- Bromley Hayes Garden Centre Shaw Lane Riley Hill Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8HW
Plant production and sales tunnel
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2000-05-15
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A brief summary of Rileyhill in Staffordshire

Rileyhill is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

Property prices in Rileyhill show an average sale price of £401,572, 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 Rileyhill a particularly low-crime area.

Rileyhill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Trent and Mersey Canal, King's Bromley. 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 Rileyhill 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.

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Planning Activity in Rileyhill

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Rileyhill. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Rileyhill.

The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Rileyhill were amendments (3), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were 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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