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Planning in Thornes

Approved
89%
16 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Thornes in the last 24 months, from Lichfield District Council's planning register.

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Around Thornes

Postcode districts

WS9 87 applications in the last 12 monthsWS14 141 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Lichfield District Council

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About Thornes

Thornes is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England. It sits within the Lichfield district.

Property prices in Thornes show an average sale price of £253,660, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thornes 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 Thornes, 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, 20 planning applications were submitted near Thornes. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Thornes?
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Thornes. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Thornes?
The average planning decision time near Thornes is 49 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 Thornes?
The planning approval rate near Thornes is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Thornes?
The most common type of planning application near Thornes is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Thornes?
You can search and track planning applications near Thornes on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.