Weeping Cross, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Weeping Cross, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Weeping Cross are administered by East Staffordshire Borough Council. View the full East Staffordshire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Weeping Cross
Weeping Cross is a suburb of Stafford, Staffordshire, known for its residential areas and proximity to local amenities. The area features All Saints' Church, a noteworthy parish church that serves as a focal point for the community. Those researching planning applications in Weeping Cross will find a blend of historic charm and ongoing development opportunities.
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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 010G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Weeping Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Weeping Cross.
- 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 Weeping Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
286 planning applications found near Weeping Cross.
- - 25 Yelverton Avenue Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0HE
Demolish existing garage. Proposed part two storey and part single storey side and front extension. Proposed single storey front porch. Extension of dropped kerb to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 23 Baswich Lane Baswich Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0BH
Demolish existing single storey rear extension. Proposed single storey rear extension and single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 38 & 40 Silverthorn Way Wildwood Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4PZ
TPO 2 1966: Oak - Approx 5ft crown reduction (upper and lower canopy)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 41 Cannock Road Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0QE
TPO 420 2006: Oak - Crown/ canopy reduction of 10% for health and to improve longevity of tree
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 5 Ripon Drive Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4UA
Loft conversion with front and rear dormers
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 87 Sergeant Way Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0WE
Single storey rear extension and partial infill side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Lorema Radford Rise Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4PS
Minor Amendment to application 25/41307/HOU
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Land Adjacent 8 Radford Bank Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4PL
Residential development of a two storey self build dwelling with detached double garage and annex
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Hartwood 35 Cannock Road Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0QE
Site entrance, building name signs, way finding signs and information signs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Land South Of Radford Bank Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4PH
Application for outline planning permission for residential development for up to 61 dwellings and associated works, with access into the site for consideration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 91 Sergeant Way Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0WE
Rear Extension - total length beyond rear wall of the original dwelling 4.61m, maximum height 3.00m and eaves height 3.00m
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 6 Wildwood Drive Wildwood Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4PU
Infill existing carport with new garage, convert existing garage into extension of existing kitchen and construct new first floor extension over converted garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Lorema Radford Rise Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4PS
Demolish existing conservatory and store room. Proposed single storey rear extension with flat roof overhead
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Maple Tree House Radford Rise Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4PS
Proposed gymnasium and photographic studio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - 6 Wildwood Lawns Wildwood Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4SE
TPO 67 1978: Oak - 20-25% crown reduction, targeting lateral branches encroaching over dwelling and garden seating area with removal of deadwood >25mm in diameter. Beech - 20-25% crown reduction, focu
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - 24 St Ives Close Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0HD
Demolish existing garage and conservatory. Single storey rear and side extension and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 3 Shawms Crest Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4PT
TPO 4 1966: Norway Maple - Fell. Tree has extensive dieback into main scaffold branches estimated at 40% loss of canopy, see photo record.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - 28 Bodmin Avenue Weeping Cross Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0EF
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 19 Newquay Avenue Weeping Cross Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0EB
TPO 409 2006: Oak (T2) - Crown reduction of around 20-30% and crown lift up to 6m. Crown thin 25%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-06-11
View full details - - 3 Firs Close Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0DW
TPO 7 1972: Yew Tree Hedge - Work over 3 years - Reduce height by 0.5m - 0.75m in first year. Reduce depth facing Glastonbury Close by 0.5m in second year. Reduce depth facing property by 0.5m in thir
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-05-27
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A brief summary of Weeping Cross in Staffordshire
Weeping Cross is a suburb of Stafford, Staffordshire, known for its residential areas and proximity to local amenities. The area features All Saints' Church, a noteworthy parish church that serves as a focal point for the community. Those researching planning applications in Weeping Cross will find a blend of historic charm and ongoing development opportunities.
Property prices in Weeping Cross 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 Weeping Cross a particularly low-crime area.
Weeping Cross has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Staffordshire and Worcester Canal, Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. 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 Weeping Cross includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Baswich Meadows SSSI. 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 Weeping Cross
In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near Weeping Cross. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 100 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Weeping Cross maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
With an average of 100 days, decisions near Weeping Cross 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 Weeping Cross were full planning applications (56), tree works (21), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 63 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
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