How long do planning decisions take near Wood Eaton?

The average planning decision time near Wood Eaton is 111 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 Wood Eaton?

The planning approval rate near Wood Eaton is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wood Eaton?

The most common type of planning application near Wood Eaton is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wood Eaton?

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Wood Eaton, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wood Eaton, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wood Eaton are administered by East Staffordshire Borough Council. View the full East Staffordshire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Wood Eaton

Wood Eaton is a hamlet located northwest of Church Eaton, a village and civil parish in Staffordshire, approximately 6 miles southwest of Stafford and 6 miles northwest of Penkridge. Set in picturesque, rolling dairy farming countryside, the area presents potential opportunities for planning applications that reflect its rural character and community needs.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £289,019 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Stafford
Parliamentary constituency: Stafford
LSOA: Stafford 015E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wood Eaton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wood Eaton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Wood Eaton.

- Haywood Cottage High Street Church Eaton Stafford Staffordshire ST20 0AG
Church Eaton Conservation Area: Ash - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-06-15
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- Land At Malthouse Lane Church Eaton Stafford Staffordshire
Outline planning permission for residential development up to 38 dwellings with all matters reserved except for access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-02-02
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- High Street Church Eaton Stafford Staffordshire
Replace 7 Low Voltage Electricity Wooden Poles, associated stays and replace approx. 200m of Low Voltage open wires lines with new ABC bunched
Status: Permitted | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-01-27
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- 6 Malthouse Lane Church Eaton Stafford Staffordshire ST20 0AZ
Two storey side/rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-11-26
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- Bel Air High Street Church Eaton Stafford Staffordshire ST20 0AG
Church Eaton Conservation Area: Willow - Crown reduce by 4m. Silver Birch - Crown reduce by 1m. Flowering Cherry - Crown reduce by 1m. Lilac - Crown reduce by 1m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-08-05
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A brief summary of Wood Eaton in Staffordshire

Property prices in Wood Eaton show an average sale price of £289,019, 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 Wood Eaton a particularly low-crime area.

Wood Eaton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Church Eaton, Shropshire Union 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 Wood Eaton

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Wood Eaton. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 111 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 Wood Eaton.

With an average of 111 days, decisions near Wood Eaton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Wood Eaton were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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