Rowley Park, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rowley Park, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Rowley Park
Rowley Park in Staffordshire is an area of historical significance, particularly known for its former dirt track racing venue, which operated from December 21, 1949, until April 6, 1979. The site, previously home to the Kilburn speedway and the Camden motordrome, played a vital role in the local motorsport scene during its active years. Researchers and planners may find the legacy of this racing venue relevant when considering developments or community initiatives in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £301,029 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stafford
- Parliamentary constituency: Stafford
- LSOA: Stafford 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rowley Park.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rowley Park.
- 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 Rowley Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Rowley Park.
- - 17 Newport Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1BA
Retention of works already carried out - removal of rotten softwood frame and French doors at rear of property, and replacement with like for like custom made hardwood frame and French doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Old Garden House Hargreaves Lane Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9AE
TPO 38 1976: Beech - Crown lift to give 2.5-3m clearance from ground level removing only secondary branches with no cutting of limbs back to the stem to avoid excessive wounding. Remove deadwood excee
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - White Lodge 2 Deanshill Close Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1BW
Subdivision of single dwelling into two properties, addition of single storey side extension and front and rear dormer windows, and external alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - 26/41650/FUL - White Lodge 2 Deanshill Close Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1BW
Subdivision of single dwelling into two properties, addition of single storey side extension and front and rear dormer windows, and external alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 130 Newport Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1BA
Discharge of Conditions 3 and 5 on application 24/39441/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 25 High Park Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1BL
TPO 459 2007: Weeping Beech - Crown reduction of 2m all around tree to move branches from 27 High Park.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Land Rear Of Merlon Court Stafford Staffordshire
TPO 595 2015: Ash - Deadwood removal. Alder - Clear failed alder resting on 3rd party fence. Alder - Crown reduce by 2m. Alder - Reduce lateral growth encroaching on 3rd party land by 1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 1 Castle Way Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1BS
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed - Fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 1 Castle Way Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1BS
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed fence
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - King Edward V1 High School Dryden Crescent Highfields Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9YJ
Variation on condition 6 on 23/38494/FUL: New artificial GEN2 compliant Hockey Turf Pitch with associated sports lighting, mesh fencing and hard standing areas
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - The Hayes 19 Newport Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1BA
Re-painting of the front door
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - 17 Rowley Hall Drive Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9FF
Raising roof on the side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Land Off Beechcroft Avenue Stafford Staffordshire
Erection of two dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of Rowley Park in Staffordshire
Rowley Park in Staffordshire is an area of historical significance, particularly known for its former dirt track racing venue, which operated from December 21, 1949, until April 6, 1979. The site, previously home to the Kilburn speedway and the Camden motordrome, played a vital role in the local motorsport scene during its active years. Researchers and planners may find the legacy of this racing venue relevant when considering developments or community initiatives in the area.
Property prices in Rowley Park show an average sale price of £301,029, 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 Rowley Park a particularly low-crime area.
Rowley Park has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stafford Town, Forebridge, Foregate and St Georges, Burton Manor Village. 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 Rowley Park includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Doxey and Tillington Marshes SSSI. 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 Rowley Park
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Rowley Park. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 111 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Rowley Park.
With an average of 111 days, decisions near Rowley Park 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 Rowley Park were full planning applications (16), listed building and heritage (9), tree works (8). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Western Downs planning applications
- Risingbrook planning applications
- Doxey planning applications
- Tillington 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.