How long do planning decisions take near Withington?

The average planning decision time near Withington is 334 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Withington?

The most common type of planning application near Withington is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Withington?

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Withington, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Withington, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

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

About Withington

Withington is a settlement within the civil parish of Leigh, located in East Staffordshire, England. This parish encompasses several communities, including Church Leigh, Upper Leigh, Lower Leigh, Morrilow Heath, Middleton Green, Dodsley, Godstone, Nobut, and Field, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 010D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Withington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Withington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Withington.

642971 - NOBUT HALL NOBUT ROAD NOBUT ST10 4QH
Erection of an agricultural livestock building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-10-06
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- Brook House Farm Withington Lane Withington Staffordshire ST10 4SX
Change of use of agricultural building to showroom, erection of a lean-to extension on the west elevation and associated external works including installation of wood cladding and flue, formation of p
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2024-07-19
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A brief summary of Withington in Staffordshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Withington includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Withington

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Withington. The average decision time was 334 days.

With an average of 334 days, decisions near Withington take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 12-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Withington were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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