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Planning in Stapenhill

Approved
89%
66 of 72 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stapenhill in the last 24 months, from East Staffordshire Borough Council's planning register.

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About Stapenhill

Stapenhill is a village and civil parish located within Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire, England. Known for its residential character, Stapenhill presents a range of planning opportunities and community developments that may be of interest to prospective applicants and stakeholders. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,192 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Staffordshire district.

Property prices in Stapenhill show an average sale price of £248,905, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Stapenhill area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Stapenhill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stapenhill 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 Stapenhill, 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, 85 planning applications were submitted near Stapenhill. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 99 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (10). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stapenhill?
In the last 24 months, 85 planning applications were submitted near Stapenhill. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stapenhill?
The average planning decision time near Stapenhill is 99 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 Stapenhill?
The planning approval rate near Stapenhill is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stapenhill?
The most common type of planning application near Stapenhill is full planning applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stapenhill?
You can search and track planning applications near Stapenhill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.