How long do planning decisions take near The Heath?

The average planning decision time near The Heath 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 The Heath?

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

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

The most common type of planning application near The Heath is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Heath?

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The Heath, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Heath, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in The Heath are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About The Heath

The Heath is a village located in East Staffordshire, England, near the Derbyshire border. It is adjacent to Uttoxeter, as well as the villages of Bramshall and Spath, making it a key area for potential planning applications within the region.

Population: 6,049 · Area: 1.3 km²

District: Uttoxeter

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £232,547 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Staffordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Burton and Uttoxeter
LSOA: East Staffordshire 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near The Heath.

644009 - 99 NEW ROAD UTTOXETER ST14 7DQ
Construction of single storey rear extension and conversion of garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-07-01
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643469 - 48 HOLLY ROAD UTTOXETER ST14 7NA
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the variation of Condition 4 of P/2023/01008 relating to the Change of use from C3 dwelling to C2 residential care home for 4
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-17
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643330 - 12 HEATH ROAD UTTOXETER ST14 7LT
Erection of a single storey rear extension, two storey side extension including dormers to front & rear elevations, installation of canopy to front elevation, alterations to existing fenestration and
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-12
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643223 - 48 HOLLY ROAD UTTOXETER ST14 7NA
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the variation of Condition 4 of P/2023/01008 relating to the Change of use from C3 dwelling to C2 residential care home for 4
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-12-05
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- 121 Heath Road Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 7LX
Reserved matters application relating to P/2023/00868 for the erection of one dwelling including details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-01-23
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- 19 Grange Road Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 7DL
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of The Heath in Staffordshire

The Heath covers an area of approximately 1.3 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 The Heath show an average sale price of £232,547, 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 Heath a particularly low-crime area.

The Heath has one conservation area within its boundaries: Uttoxeter. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

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Planning Activity in The Heath

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near The Heath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.

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

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 The Heath were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

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