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Planning in Whittington (DY7)

Approved
90%
27 of 29 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whittington (DY7) in the last 24 months, from South Staffordshire District Council's planning register.

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About Whittington (DY7)

Whittington is a village and civil parish located about 3 miles southeast of Lichfield in Staffordshire, England. With a population of 2,603 recorded in the 2011 Census, the parish shares a council with Fisherwick. The village is bordered by the Coventry Canal to the north and east, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,692 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lichfield district.

Property prices in Whittington show an average sale price of £250,845, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whittington, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Whittington. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were tree works (10), full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (2).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whittington (DY7)?
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Whittington (DY7). The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Whittington (DY7)?
The average planning decision time near Whittington (DY7) is 57 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 Whittington (DY7)?
The planning approval rate near Whittington (DY7) is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whittington (DY7)?
The most common type of planning application near Whittington (DY7) is tree works applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whittington (DY7)?
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