Tamworth, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tamworth, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · Town
About Tamworth
Tamworth is a vibrant market town and borough located in Staffordshire, England, approximately 14 miles northeast of Birmingham. Bordered by North Warwickshire to the east and south and Lichfield to the north and west, it draws its name from the River Tame, which flows through the town. As of 2024, Tamworth borough has a population of 81,117, with the wider urban area housing 81,964 residents, making it a key area for planning and development initiatives.
Population: 73,924 (2011) · Area: 30.9 km²
District: Tamworth
Website: http://www.tamworth.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £258,603 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tamworth
- Parliamentary constituency: Tamworth
- LSOA: Tamworth 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tamworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tamworth.
- 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 Tamworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Tamworth.
- - Jesmond House, Glascote Social Club Glascote Road Glascote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2BS
Temporary change of use of existing outdoor bowling green to outdoor members seating area which will operate seasonally (April to September) and an erection of a 1.8m high wooden picket fence around t
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 20 Warwick Road Glascote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 3EU
Detached one bedroom bungalow
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 24 Lotus Glascote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2RZ
Single storey front, first floor side, partial two storey/first floor rear extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 46 Angelica Amington Tamworth Staffordshire B77 3JZ
Prior Notification for larger single storey rear extension: Depth: 8m eaves height: 2.9m and a maximum height of 3.91m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - Aldi Store Glascote Road Glascote TAMWORTH Staffordshire B77 2BS
Amend totem sign and resite to other side of development access
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2016-07-15
View full details - - 7 Barlow Close Glascote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 3ES
Demolition to the front of garages to allow for an extension to outdoor nursery play area and alteration to parking layout (resubmission 0289/2014)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2015-07-21
View full details - - Glascote Social Club Jesmond House Glascote Road Glascote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2BS
Variation of condition 2, 17 and 19 of planning permission 0271/2014 in relation to approved plans, delivery hours and phasing of proposed development
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2015-07-10
View full details - - Former Glascote Social Club Glascote Road Glascote Tamworth B77 2BS
Discharge of conditions 3 (landscaping), 4 (site levels), 5 (cycle parking areas), 6 (drainage plans), 7 (Contamination), 8 (site assessment report), 9 (external surface materials), 10 (outdoor seatin
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2015-07-01
View full details - - 1B East View Glascote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2BQ
Change of use from first floor Cake Shop (Use Class A1) premises to Yoga studio (Use Class D2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2015-05-07
View full details - - 320 Glascote Road Glascote Tamworth Staffordshire B77 2AX
Extension and alterations to existing building (C3 - Dwellinghouse) to create a young peoples care home and new build to create 2No. Mother and baby residential units (C2 - Residential Institutions)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2014-04-23
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A brief summary of Tamworth in Staffordshire
Tamworth is a vibrant market town and borough located in Staffordshire, England, approximately 14 miles northeast of Birmingham. Bordered by North Warwickshire to the east and south and Lichfield to the north and west, it draws its name from the River Tame, which flows through the town. As of 2024, Tamworth borough has a population of 81,117, with the wider urban area housing 81,964 residents, making it a key area for planning and development initiatives. The Town has a population of approximately 73,924 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Tamworth district.
Tamworth covers an area of approximately 30.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Tamworth show an average sale price of £258,603, 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 Tamworth a particularly low-crime area.
Tamworth has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Amington Green, Amington Hall. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tamworth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.tamworth.gov.uk/. 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.
Planning Activity in Tamworth
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Tamworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Tamworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Tamworth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Tamworth were full planning applications (14), outline applications (4), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 70% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.