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Planning in Wolstanton

Approved
87%
47 of 53 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wolstanton in the last 24 months, from Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Wolstanton

Postcode districts

ST5 476 applications in the last 12 monthsST6 157 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council

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About Wolstanton

Wolstanton is a village located on the outskirts of Newcastle-under-Lyme within the Newcastle-under-Lyme district of Staffordshire, England. Its proximity to Newcastle-under-Lyme makes it an area of interest for planning applications, as it benefits from local amenities and transport links.

Property prices in Wolstanton show an average sale price of £223,596, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Wolstanton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wolstanton 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 Wolstanton, 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, 74 planning applications were submitted near Wolstanton. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were tree works (19), full planning applications (16), outline applications (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wolstanton?
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Wolstanton. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wolstanton?
The average planning decision time near Wolstanton is 56 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 Wolstanton?
The planning approval rate near Wolstanton is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wolstanton?
The most common type of planning application near Wolstanton is tree works applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wolstanton?
You can search and track planning applications near Wolstanton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.