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Planning in Shenstone

Approved
81%
38 of 46 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shenstone in the last 24 months, from Lichfield District Council's planning register.

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About Shenstone

Shenstone is a village and civil parish situated in the Lichfield District of Staffordshire, England, nestled between the towns of Lichfield and Sutton Coldfield. The parish also encompasses the nearby village of Stonnall, making it a key area for potential planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,492 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lichfield district.

Property prices in Shenstone show an average sale price of £401,572, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Shenstone has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shenstone 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Shenstone, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Shenstone. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (30), outline applications (7), listed building and heritage (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shenstone?
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Shenstone. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Shenstone?
The average planning decision time near Shenstone is 46 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 Shenstone?
The planning approval rate near Shenstone is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Shenstone?
The most common type of planning application near Shenstone is full planning applications, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Shenstone?
You can search and track planning applications near Shenstone on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.