How long do planning decisions take near Wetmore?

The average planning decision time near Wetmore is 100 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 Wetmore?

The planning approval rate near Wetmore is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wetmore?

The most common type of planning application near Wetmore is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wetmore?

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Wetmore, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wetmore, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wetmore are administered by East Staffordshire Borough Council. View the full East Staffordshire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: East Staffordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Burton and Uttoxeter
LSOA: East Staffordshire 011C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wetmore.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wetmore based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Wetmore.

643528 - BURTON TO WILLINGTON OUT OF AREA BURTON UPON TRENT
Consultation relating to the Chesterfield to Willington Project. Statutory Consultation under section 42 of the Planning Act 2008 and The Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Pr
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-03-03
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- 93 Derby Road Burton upon Trent Staffordshire DE14 1RN
Erection of a single storey front extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-06-13
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642366 - Hydraulic Power House Derby Road DE14 1RS
Erection of three new industrial buildings (7 units) including associated car parking, bin and cycle storage and a nature corridor and installation of a roller shutter door to existing building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-04-14
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A brief summary of Wetmore in Staffordshire

Wetmore is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

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

Wetmore has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Trent and Mersey Canal, George Street, Burton upon Trent, Station Street and Borough Road, Burton upon Trent, Burton No. 2 and 3 Town Centre, Horninglow Street and Guild Street. 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wetmore 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 Wetmore

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Wetmore. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 100 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 Wetmore.

With an average of 100 days, decisions near Wetmore 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 Wetmore were full planning applications (13), outline applications (5), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 45% 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, 6 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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