Walford, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walford, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Walford are administered by East Staffordshire Borough Council. View the full East Staffordshire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Walford
Walford, a fictional borough depicted in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, serves as the show's primary setting, though it is filmed at Borehamwood in Hertfordshire and nearby Watford. This town is frequently used for exterior scenes due to its proximity to London and its similar name, resulting in an immersive backdrop for various locations, including churches, a snooker club, and courtrooms. For those researching planning applications in the area, Watford's diverse infrastructure and community facilities could provide relevant insights into local development trends.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £289,019 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stafford
- Parliamentary constituency: Stafford
- LSOA: Stafford 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walford.
- 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 Walford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
54 planning applications found near Walford.
- - Aspley House Farm Aspley Lane Slindon Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6FB
Prior Approval - Egg Packing and storage building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - The Mount Aspley Lane Slindon Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6FB
The erection of a two-storey side extension, single-storey glazed link extension and associated remodelling works to the existing property at The Mount.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2023-12-07
View full details - - Walford Hall Farm Walford Back Lane Standon Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6QS
Extension to outbuilding and minor renovation works. Linked with 23/38417/HOU
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stafford | Date: 2023-11-23
View full details - - Walford Hall Farm Walford Back Lane Standon Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6QS
Extension to outbuilding and minor renovation works. Linked with 23/38418/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2023-11-23
View full details - - Aspley House Farm Aspley Lane Slindon Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6FB
Additional ground mounted solar panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2023-10-05
View full details - - The Mount Aspley Lane Slindon Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6FB
Proposed two storey part single storey extension to rear; extension to porch at front together with external and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2021-06-09
View full details - - The Old Malt House Walford Back Lane Standon Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6QS
Removal of condition 5 on appeal decision APP/Y3425/Y/16/3149212 ( Application 15/23473/LBC )
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stafford | Date: 2020-02-03
View full details - - Aspley House Farm Aspley Lane Slindon Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6FB
To change use of agricultural building to a residential (class C3) plant room housing 2 heat pumps storage vessels plus other ancillary equipment, being part of a ground source heat pump system to pro
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2019-03-04
View full details - - Aspley House Farm Aspley Lane Slindon Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6FB
To change use of agricultural building to a residential (class C3) plant room housing 2 heat pumps storage vessels plus other ancillary equipment, being part of a ground source heat pump system to pro
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stafford | Date: 2019-02-27
View full details - - Walford Hall Farm Walford Back Lane Standon Stafford ST21 6QS
Conversion of barns into 3 dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stafford | Date: 2018-07-17
View full details - - Barns At Walford Hall Farm Walford Back Lane Standon Stafford ST21 6QS
Variation of condition 2 on application 13/19009/FUL (drawing number 2016/04/04 on 16/25421/DCON)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2018-06-14
View full details - - Barns At Walford Hall Farm Walford Back Lane Standon Stafford ST21 6QS
Variation of Condition 2 on application 13/19009/FUL ( Drawing no. 2016/04/03 - 16/25421/DCON )
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2018-06-14
View full details - - Land Walford Back Lane Standon Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6QS
Replacement of overhead line
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Stafford | Date: 2018-05-16
View full details - 18/28555/OHL - Land Walford Back Lane Standon Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6QS
Replacement of overhead line
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Stafford | Date: 2018-05-16
View full details - - The Old Malt House Walford Back Lane Standon Stafford ST21 6QS
Conversion of garage and stable, replacement of lean-to structure and erection of a garden room extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Stafford | Date: 2015-12-23
View full details - - The Old Malt House Walford Back Lane Standon Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6QS
Conversion of garage and stable, replacement of lean-to structure and erection of a garden room extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2015-12-23
View full details - - Conversion Of Buildings At Aspley House Farm Aspley Lane Slindon Stafford ST21 6LX
Conversion of an existing barn into a single dwelling with associated demolition of steel portal framed farm building and provision of hard landscaping and parking spaces.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2015-08-20
View full details - - Conversion Of Buildings At Aspley House Farm Aspley Lane Slindon Stafford ST21 6LX
Conversion of an existing barn into a single dwelling with associated demolition of steel portal framed farm building and provision of hard landscaping and parking spaces.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stafford | Date: 2015-08-20
View full details - - Aspley House Farm Aspley Lane Slindon Stafford ST21 6LX
Conversion of an existing barn into two dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2015-07-31
View full details - - Aspley House Farm Aspley Lane Slindon Stafford ST21 6LX
Conversion of an existing barn into two dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stafford | Date: 2015-07-31
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A brief summary of Walford in Staffordshire
Walford, a fictional borough depicted in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, serves as the show's primary setting, though it is filmed at Borehamwood in Hertfordshire and nearby Watford. This town is frequently used for exterior scenes due to its proximity to London and its similar name, resulting in an immersive backdrop for various locations, including churches, a snooker club, and courtrooms. For those researching planning applications in the area, Watford's diverse infrastructure and community facilities could provide relevant insights into local development trends.
Property prices in Walford show an average sale price of £289,019, 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 Walford a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Walford 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 Walford
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Walford. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Walford.
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 Walford were outline applications (1), amendments (1).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Aspley planning applications
- Standon planning applications
- Slindon planning applications
- Millmeece planning applications
- Whittington planning applications
- Bowers planning applications
- Brockton planning applications
- Highlanes planning applications
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