Woodcroft, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodcroft, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodcroft are administered by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. View the full Staffordshire Moorlands District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £238,344 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
- LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodcroft.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodcroft.
- 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 Woodcroft based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Woodcroft.
- - WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LTD , Newcastle Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5QB
Advertisement consent for the erection of WeBuyAnyCar Pod and associated affixed advertising
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LTD , Newcastle Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5QB
The erection of WeBuyAnyCar Pod (Retention)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - 69 , Beggars Lane , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8HP
Construction of a replacement rear extension and replacement cladding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - 11 , Woodcroft Avenue , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5RN
Non-Material Amendment in relation to SMD/2020/0057
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2022-12-19
View full details - - 4 Caldene , Newcastle Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5QD
Application for Prior Notification of Demolition for 4 Newcastle Road, Leek Staffordshire ST13 5QF
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2021-10-20
View full details - - 4 Caldene , Newcastle Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5QD
Application for Prior Notification of Demolition for 4 Newcastle Road, Leek Staffordshire ST13 5QF
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2021-09-28
View full details - - Morrisons Stores Plc , Newcastle Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5QB
Store extension with vehicle parking canopy and walkway canopy, all within existing service yard, to facilitate proposed home shopping offer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2020-08-12
View full details - - 11 , Woodcroft Avenue , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5RN
Proposed single storey extension to enlarge kitchen and provide a hobby room/additional bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2020-02-03
View full details - - Morrisons Stores Plc, Morrisons Stores Plc, Newcastle Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, Leek, ST13 5QB
Variation of condition of Condition 14 of planning permission 09/00368/FUL_MJ (hours of working)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2010-04-01
View full details - - Amos Group, Amos Group, Caldene, Leek, 4 Newcastle Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5QD
change of use to use as overspill parking of vehicles awaiting repair at adjacent light vehicle body repair centre
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2010-03-12
View full details - - Morrisons Stores Plc, Morrisons Stores Plc, Newcastle Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, Leek, ST13 5QB
2 no 'Morrisons' moulded face letters (1no internally illuminated & 1no externally illuminated). 3no internally illuminated motif boxes. 1no '24hr Cash' formed panel.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2010-01-20
View full details - - Morrisons Stores Plc, Morrisons Stores Plc, Newcastle Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, Leek, ST13 5QB
General Enquiry
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2009-10-12
View full details - - Morrisons Stores Plc, Morrisons Stores Plc, Newcastle Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, Leek, ST13 5QB
Installation of Sprinkler Tank
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2009-10-05
View full details - - Amos Group, Amos Group, Caldene, Leek, 4 Newcastle Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5QD
Change of use to tyre baling facility with associated storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2009-08-17
View full details - - 4 Newcastle Road, Leek
Change of use to a tyre baling facility with associated storage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Staffordshire | Date: 2009-08-03
View full details - - Repair Workshop, Repair Workshop, Woodcroft Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, Leek, ST13 5RN
Change of use from car rentals to car body repair centre
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2009-07-03
View full details - - Wall Hill Residential Home, Wall Hill Residential Home, Broad Street, Staffordshire Moorlands, Leek, ST13 5QA
2 storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2008-09-19
View full details - - Wall Hill Cottage, Wall Hill Cottage, Broad Street, Staffordshire Moorlands, Leek, ST13 5QA
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2008-03-31
View full details - - 16 Woodcroft Avenue, 16 Woodcroft Avenue, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5RN
Two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2008-03-28
View full details - - 14 Woodcroft Avenue, 14 Woodcroft Avenue, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5RN
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2007-01-17
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A brief summary of Woodcroft in Staffordshire
Woodcroft is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.
Property prices in Woodcroft show an average sale price of £238,344, 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 Woodcroft a particularly low-crime area.
Woodcroft has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Caldon Canal, Leek. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Woodcroft includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodcroft 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.
Planning Activity in Woodcroft
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Woodcroft. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 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 Woodcroft.
With an average of 98 days, decisions near Woodcroft 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 Woodcroft were full planning applications (22), listed building and heritage (7), amendments (7). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.