How long do planning decisions take near Whittington (DY7)?

The average planning decision time near Whittington (DY7) is 64 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 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Whittington (DY7)?

The most common type of planning application near Whittington (DY7) is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whittington (DY7)?

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Whittington (DY7), Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whittington (DY7), Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Whittington (DY7) are administered by Lichfield District Council. View the full Lichfield District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

Population: 2,692 (2021)

District: Lichfield

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £250,845 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Staffordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
LSOA: South Staffordshire 014D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whittington (DY7).

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 Whittington (DY7) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Whittington (DY7).

26/00430/FULHH - 2 Cedar Vale Kinver STOURBRIDGE DY7 6FB
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-05-14

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A brief summary of Whittington (DY7) in Staffordshire

Property prices in Whittington (DY7) show an average sale price of £250,845, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Whittington (DY7) a particularly low-crime area.

Whittington (DY7) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Staffordshire and Worcester Canal, Kinver, 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.

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Planning Activity in Whittington (DY7)

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Whittington (DY7). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whittington (DY7) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Whittington (DY7) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Whittington (DY7) were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 11% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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