Walton-on-the-Hill, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walton-on-the-Hill, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Walton-on-the-Hill are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Walton-on-the-Hill
Walton-on-the-Hill is a village located within the Berkswich civil parish in Staffordshire, England, approximately 3 miles east of Stafford's centre, along the A513 road. As of the 2021 census, the population was recorded at 1,916, a slight decline from 2,010 in 2011. This charming village offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its evolving community and infrastructure needs.
District: Berkswich
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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: Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- LSOA: Stafford 014I
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walton-on-the-Hill.
- 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 Walton-on-the-Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
295 planning applications found near Walton-on-the-Hill.
- - 4 The Village Walton On The Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0LQ
Walton on the Hill Conservation Area: 2 x Conifers - Cut down as overgrown
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 4 The Village Walton On The Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0LQ
Proposed side w/c utility room extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 70 Old Croft Road Walton On The Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0NL
Permission in Principle - Demolition of existing bungalow to create up to four 3-5 bedroom dwellings within the existing residential curtilage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 20 Oak Avenue Walton On The Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0LX
Retrospective approval for the erection of a single storey lean-to garden shed
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 31 The Village Walton On The Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0LQ
Walton on the Hill Conservation Area: 2 x Maple (T1 & T2) - Crown reduction to bring trees down to approx 4m in height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Land Off Old Croft Road Walton On The Hill Stafford
Development of forty dwellings, including access, open space, sustainable drainage and associated infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Oakover Grange Brocton Lane Walton On The Hill Stafford Staffordshire
TPO 49 1976 and Walton on the Hill Conservation Area: 7 x Yew - Cut back overhang by approx 4-8ft. 1 x Leylandii - Height reduction by approx 15ft
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - 53 Old Croft Road Walton On The Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0NL
Single storey side/rear extension, replacement front porch, and changes to fenestration on front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-08-27
View full details - - 55 Winsford Crescent Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0PJ
Two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension, single storey side extension, and new porch with canopy to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-08-05
View full details - - The Old Vicarage School Lane Walton On The Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0LF
Walton on the Hill Conservation Area: Yew - Tree reduction by 1.5m and tidy up to the north elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - 1 Walton Grove The Village Walton On The Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0LG
Walton on the Hill Conservation Area: Conifer (T1) - Reduce by 3m to reduce impact on front garden. Conifer (T2) - Remove to allow relandscaping of garden. Birch (T3) - Crown reduce by 2m to allow rel
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 34 The Village Walton On The Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0LQ
Demolition of existing garage and outhouse and replacement with rear single storey extension and side two storey garage and bedroom extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 42 Winsford Crescent Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0PJ
Two storey side extension and addition of front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 2 Walton Grove The Village Walton On The Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0LG
Walton on the Hill Conservation Area: Unidentified Species - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 11 Birch Close Walton On The Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0LZ
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-02-18
View full details - - 20 Oak Avenue Walton On The Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0LX
Retrospective application for the erection of a single storey lean-to garden store to the side of the dwellinghouse
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - 2 Oakridge Close Weeping Cross Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0PT
New porch, replacement conservatory/sun room and replacement rear porch/utility.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 64 Old Croft Road Walton On The Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0NJ
Proposed Side Extension, Raise Existing Ground Floor Roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - 1 Pine Crescent Walton On The Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0ND
Existing conservatory demolished. Garage conversion and single storey wrap around extension. New cladding to external walls and new windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-11-18
View full details - - Antrim 1 Brocton Lane Walton On The Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0NW
Walton on the Hill Conservation Area: Sycamore - Remove due to proximity to garage, to allow light into gardens and to allow relandscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-11-06
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A brief summary of Walton-on-the-Hill in Staffordshire
Walton-on-the-Hill is a village located within the Berkswich civil parish in Staffordshire, England, approximately 3 miles east of Stafford's centre, along the A513 road. As of the 2021 census, the population was recorded at 1,916, a slight decline from 2,010 in 2011. This charming village offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its evolving community and infrastructure needs. It sits within the Berkswich district.
Property prices in Walton-on-the-Hill 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 Walton-on-the-Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Walton-on-the-Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, Walton-on-the-Hill. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Walton-on-the-Hill includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cannock Chase. 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 Walton-on-the-Hill
In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Walton-on-the-Hill. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Walton-on-the-Hill.
With an average of 96 days, decisions near Walton-on-the-Hill 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 Walton-on-the-Hill were full planning applications (41), tree works (23), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 51% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 54 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
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