How long do planning decisions take near Werrington?

The average planning decision time near Werrington is 85 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 Werrington?

The planning approval rate near Werrington is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Werrington?

The most common type of planning application near Werrington is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Werrington?

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Werrington, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Werrington, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Werrington are administered by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. View the full Staffordshire Moorlands District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Werrington

Werrington is a picturesque village located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district, approximately 5 miles east of Stoke-on-Trent. With a population of just over 3,000, the village is situated at an elevation of 875 feet and features a notable windmill at its summit. Werrington is surrounded by Wetley Moor, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and benefits from the A52 road, which runs through its heart, making it a key area for potential planning applications.

Population: 5,571 (2021)

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

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Area Information

Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Werrington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Werrington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Werrington.

- 9 , Moorland Avenue , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0EQ
First floor extension over the footprint of the existing ground floor porch and garage to accomodate a master bedroom with an ensuite, along with a small functional fourth bedroom at the rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-04-17
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- 86 , Moorside Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0JF
Part retrospective application for two storey side extension to create garage, utility room and bedroom
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-02-03
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- 486 , Ash Bank Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0DT
Alterations to rear balcony and openings to rear elevation from approved layouts - SMD/2022/0346 retrospective
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-09-08
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- 417 Werrington Post Office , Ash Bank Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0JP
Proposed internal alterations to shop and residential unit. Rear extension to ground floor.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-06-16
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- Werrington Radio Site , Ash Bank Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0JP
Installation of perimeter security fencing, pedestrian and vehicular gates, fencing support posts and ancillary development thereto.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2024-12-02
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A brief summary of Werrington in Staffordshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Werrington a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Werrington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wetley Moor 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 Werrington

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Werrington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Werrington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Werrington were full planning applications (8), outline applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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