How long do planning decisions take near Shobnall?

The average planning decision time near Shobnall is 90 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 Shobnall?

The planning approval rate near Shobnall is 44%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Shobnall?

The most common type of planning application near Shobnall is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Shobnall?

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Shobnall, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shobnall, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

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About Shobnall

Population: 8,471 (2021)

District: East Staffordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £322,419 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Staffordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Burton and Uttoxeter
LSOA: East Staffordshire 009D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Shobnall.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Shobnall based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Shobnall.

643407 - 38 SHOBNALL STREET BURTON UPON TRENT DE14 2HH
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-30
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643387 - 10 ALLSOPP ROAD BURTON UPON TRENT DE14 2BN
Conversion of existing integral garage to form additional living accommodation including associated external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
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643167 - 9 ST PAULS SQUARE BURTON UPON TRENT DE14 2EF
Prior approval for the conversion of existing offices (Class E) to 5 no. flats (Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-11-21
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642981 - 14 GRANGE CLOSE BURTON UPON TRENT DE14 2JG
Erection of a single storey rear extension and installation of two ground floor side facing windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-09-24
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642711 - 134 Shobnall Street Burton upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 2HL
Erection of single storey side / rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-07-14
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- 23 Rangemore Street Burton upon Trent Staffordshire DE14 2ED
Hornbeam trees (TPO 366 (G1) adjacent to garden of 23 Rangemore Street to cut branches back to boundary fence up to 4.5 metres.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-07-11
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642708 - 58 Waverley Lane Burton upon Trent Staffordshire DE14 2HG
Erection of single storey rear extension, part conversion to rear of garage to form study / utility rooms and formation of dropped kerb
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-07-11
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641077 - 12 Bass Cottages Shobnall Road Burton upon Trent Staffordhsire DE14 2AY
Change of use from residential (Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class C4) (4 Bedrooms).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2024-05-16
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641076 - 1 Bass Cottages Shobnall Road Burton upon Trent Staffordshire DE14 2AY
Change of use from residential (Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class C4) (4 Bedrooms).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of Shobnall in Staffordshire

Shobnall is a civil parish situated in Staffordshire, England, to the west of Burton upon Trent. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 5,071, making it an important area for local planning considerations and community development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,471 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Staffordshire district.

Property prices in Shobnall show an average sale price of £322,419, 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 Shobnall a particularly low-crime area.

Shobnall has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Trent and Mersey Canal, Clarence Street and Anglesey Road, Burton upon Trent, Station Street and Borough Road, Burton upon Trent, King Edward Place. 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 Shobnall includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Shobnall

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Shobnall. Of these, 44% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 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 Shobnall.

The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Shobnall were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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