How long do planning decisions take near Upper Tean?

The average planning decision time near Upper Tean is 104 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 Upper Tean?

The planning approval rate near Upper Tean is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Tean?

The most common type of planning application near Upper Tean is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upper Tean?

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Upper Tean, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Tean, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

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About Upper Tean

Upper Tean, located within the civil parish of Checkley in the Staffordshire Moorlands district, is a large village situated approximately 15 miles southeast of Stoke-on-Trent. The River Tean flows through the village, making its way east towards Uttoxeter, and offers potential insights for planning applications related to flood risk and environmental assessments in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £198,965 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent South
LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 013E

Crime Statistics

12 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 6
public-order: 3
anti-social-behaviour: 2
shoplifting: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Tean.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Tean.

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 Upper Tean based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Upper Tean.

- 17 , Broomfields Close , Upper Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4FB
Erection of a 2.5m x 2.5m shed within the garden of the property to use as a dog grooming shed for the owner for her small business
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-11-04
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- 22-24 Ashlands , Gorsty Hill Road , Upper Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4EQ
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed approval to combine the two semi's into one larger dwelling without alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2024-12-24
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- 2, Aintree Road, Upper Tean, Staffordshire, ST10 4EU
Proposed Garage Conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2024-06-19
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A brief summary of Upper Tean in Staffordshire

Property prices in Upper Tean show an average sale price of £198,965, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 12 crimes reported in the Upper Tean area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Upper Tean has one conservation area within its boundaries: Upper Tean. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Upper Tean includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Upper Tean

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Upper Tean. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 104 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Upper Tean.

With an average of 104 days, decisions near Upper Tean take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Upper Tean were full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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