How long do planning decisions take near The Alders?

The average planning decision time near The Alders is 55 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 The Alders?

The planning approval rate near The Alders is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Alders?

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

How can I track planning applications near The Alders?

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The Alders, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Alders, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

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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 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Alders.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 The Alders based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near The Alders.

- 16 Buckingham Road Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7UR
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2026-05-11
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- Oasis 126 Lichfield Road Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7SE
Variation of conditions : 2 (approved plans) 5 (vehicle and cycle parking) of application 0142/2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Tamworth | Date: 2025-10-29
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A brief summary of The Alders in Staffordshire

The Alders is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

Property prices in The Alders 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 The Alders a particularly low-crime area.

The Alders has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tamworth, Hospital Street, Tamworth, Town Centre, Fazeley and Bonehill. 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, The Alders 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.

Planning Activity in The Alders

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near The Alders. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near The Alders may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near The Alders were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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