How long do planning decisions take near Rumer Hill?

The average planning decision time near Rumer Hill is 64 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 Rumer Hill?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Rumer Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Rumer Hill is full planning applications, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rumer Hill?

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Rumer Hill, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rumer Hill, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Rumer Hill are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £243,680 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cannock Chase
Parliamentary constituency: Cannock Chase
LSOA: Cannock Chase 011B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rumer Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Rumer Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Rumer Hill.

CH/26/141 - 56 Oxford Road, Rumer Hill, Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 8ER
Erection of a single-storey outbuilding to the rear and use of part of the dwell
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-06-09
- 37, Hampton Green, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 0HH
Conservatory to rear (part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-04-27
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CH/26/137 - 37, Hampton Green, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 0HH
Conservatory to rear (part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2026-04-27
- Land at the Former ATOS Origin Site, Walsall Road, Cannock
Application for Full Planning Permission for a Mixed-Use Commercial Development comprising of the Erection of a Food Retail Store (Use Class E(a)), Office Building (Use Class E(g)(i)) and 20 no. units
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2025-09-17
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- Land at the corner of Avon Road and Hunter Road, Cannock
Application to discharge condition 13 (Contaminated Land Intrusive Investigation) pursuant to CH/22/0398
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cannock Chase | Date: 2025-01-20
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A brief summary of Rumer Hill in Staffordshire

Rumer Hill is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

Property prices in Rumer Hill show an average sale price of £243,680, 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 Rumer Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Rumer Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Rumer Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stowe Pool and Walk Mill Clay Pit 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 Rumer Hill

In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Rumer Hill. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Rumer Hill.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Rumer Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Rumer Hill were full planning applications (26), discharge of conditions (10), advertising consent (6). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 47 smaller schemes were submitted.

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