How long do planning decisions take near Roughcote?

The average planning decision time near Roughcote is 49 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 Roughcote?

The planning approval rate near Roughcote is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Roughcote?

The most common type of planning application near Roughcote is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Roughcote?

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Roughcote, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Roughcote, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent South
LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 012C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Roughcote.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Roughcote based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Roughcote.

- Blythe Lea Farm , Leek Road , Weston Coyney , Staffordshire , ST3 5BD
Application to determine if prior approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q(a) only of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 is required for a proposed ch
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-01-19
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A brief summary of Roughcote in Staffordshire

Roughcote is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Roughcote a particularly low-crime area.

Roughcote has one conservation area within its boundaries: Caverswall. 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.

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Planning Activity in Roughcote

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Roughcote. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Roughcote.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Roughcote were full planning applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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