Wheaton Aston, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wheaton Aston, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Wheaton Aston
Wheaton Aston is a quaint village in Staffordshire, situated approximately 9 miles southwest of Stafford and 7 miles west of Cannock. Nestled alongside Bridge 19 of the Shropshire Union Canal, it forms part of the civil parish of Lapley, Stretton and Wheaton Aston, making it a notable area for planning applications related to rural development and canal-side projects.
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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 001E
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wheaton Aston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wheaton Aston.
- 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 Wheaton Aston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
232 planning applications found near Wheaton Aston.
- - The Hollins Hawthorne Drive Wheaton Aston STAFFORD ST19 9NQ
Dormer to front of dwelling, new porch and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Lifestyle Express Doal Food And News Long Street Wheaton Aston STAFFORD ST19 9NF
Retrospective application for siting an InPost Parcel Locker
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 42 High Street Wheaton Aston STAFFORD ST19 9NP
Wheaton Aston Conservation Area : Leyland Cypress - dismantle and remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 47 Long Street Wheaton Aston STAFFORD ST19 9NF
Two storey rear extension, alterations to property frontage and existing dormer windows including new bay windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Land South Of Lapley Road Wheaton Aston Stafford ST19 9QF
The construction of up to 45 residential units including 40% Affordable Housing, self-build plots and a 65 bed Extra Care Home (C2), Doctor's Surgery and associated infrastructure, including means of
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Gander Cottage Frog Lane Wheaton Aston STAFFORD ST19 9NW
Erection of single storey rear and side extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Mill House Mill Lane Wheaton Aston STAFFORD ST19 9NL
Wheaton Aston Conservation Area: 4 x Leyland Cypress - dismantle and remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-11-29
View full details - - 1 Long Street Wheaton Aston STAFFORD ST19 9NF
Replacement porch with new canopy
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 6 Yew Tree Drive Wheaton Aston STAFFORD ST19 9QZ
5 new dwellings
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - The Ramblers 1 Long Street Wheaton Aston STAFFORD ST19 9NF
Replacement porch with new canopy
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - The Ramblers 1 Long Street Wheaton Aston STAFFORD ST19 9NF
Replacement windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 40 High Street Wheaton Aston STAFFORD ST19 9NP
Wheaton Aston Conservation Area: T1, Oak - Crown reduction by up to 2 metres back to previous pruning points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-08-30
View full details - - 1 Meadowcroft Gardens Wheaton Aston STAFFORD ST19 9NA
Proposed first floor and ground floor rear extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-05-29
View full details - - Land Off Hawthorne Drive Wheaton Aston
Permission in principle application for up to five dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Flat 2 Spar Stores School Road Wheaton Aston STAFFORD ST19 9NH
Change of use of two-storey flat to hairdresser salon
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - 4 Downford Close Wheaton Aston STAFFORD ST19 9QA
Single storey side extension and second storey extension over existing rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2024-12-04
View full details - - 1 Coach Gardens Wheaton Aston STAFFORD ST19 9NZ
Removal of existing wall, railings, gate and hedge to create new vehicular access and driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Church Farm Hawthorne Road Wheaton Aston STAFFORD ST19 9NG
Wheaton Aston Conservation Area: Weeping Birch (tree 4 on diagram) Reduce lateral overhanging branches by up to 3m to the boundary of the property to suitable growth points and crown lift by up to 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2024-08-27
View full details - - Mulberry Cottage Hawthorne Road Wheaton Aston STAFFORD ST19 9NG
Wheaton Aston Conservation Area: Silver Birch - reduce height by up to 50%. Sycamore - dismantle and remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2024-06-18
View full details - - Heather Lodge 6 Fair View Court Wheaton Aston STAFFORD ST19 9RB
Loft conversion with loft extension under 50 cubic metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Wheaton Aston in Staffordshire
Wheaton Aston is a quaint village in Staffordshire, situated approximately 9 miles southwest of Stafford and 7 miles west of Cannock. Nestled alongside Bridge 19 of the Shropshire Union Canal, it forms part of the civil parish of Lapley, Stretton and Wheaton Aston, making it a notable area for planning applications related to rural development and canal-side projects.
Property prices in Wheaton Aston show an average sale price of £301,029, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Wheaton Aston is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Wheaton Aston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Shropshire Union Canal, Wheaton Aston. 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.
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Planning Activity in Wheaton Aston
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Wheaton Aston. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Wheaton Aston.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Wheaton Aston were full planning applications (15), tree works (8), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
23 planning appeals were lodged, of which 7 were allowed and 16 were dismissed (30% success rate).
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