Weeping Cross, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Weeping Cross, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
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: £301,029 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Staffordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- LSOA: South Staffordshire 001B
Crime Statistics
50 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 21
- shoplifting: 13
- other-theft: 5
- criminal-damage-arson: 4
- public-order: 2
- other-crime: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- burglary: 1
- robbery: 1
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
11 planning applications found near Weeping Cross.
- - 87 Sergeant Way Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0WE
Single storey rear extension and partial infill side extension
Status: Undecided | 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: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-01-08
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 - - 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 - - 2 Treetops Wildwood Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4QH
Front and side Extension to porch and bedroom.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Convenience Store Lynton Avenue Weeping Cross Stafford Staffordshire
Installation of a modular self-service launderette facility and associated works (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 2B Baswich Lane Baswich Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0DB
TPO 22 1975: Turkey Oak - Crown lift and retraction of branches to ensure at least 1m clearance from overhead lines. Crown thin up to 15%
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 6 Baswich Lane Baswich Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0DB
TPO 22 1975: Fagus spp. - Crown lift to give 5m ground clearance over neighbours drive and reduce back to give 3m clearance from property. Robinia - Reduce distal ends of lowest branches over lawn bac
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - The New Chimes Radford Rise Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4PS
Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-05-27
View full details - - 66 Weeping Cross Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0DL
Single storey infill extension with new roof configuration over.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - 52 Weeping Cross Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0DL
TPO 7 1972: Cypress (A2) - Cut back by 4-6ft, tidying loose branches at bottom of trees caused by wind.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-01-31
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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 £301,029, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Weeping Cross area recorded 50 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Weeping Cross 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 Weeping Cross
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Weeping Cross. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 117 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 117 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 (18), tree works (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 72% 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, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.