How long do planning decisions take near Woodhouses (WS13)?

The average planning decision time near Woodhouses (WS13) is 55 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 Woodhouses (WS13)?

The planning approval rate near Woodhouses (WS13) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woodhouses (WS13)?

The most common type of planning application near Woodhouses (WS13) is amendment applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woodhouses (WS13)?

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Woodhouses (WS13), Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woodhouses (WS13), Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Woodhouses (WS13) are administered by Lichfield District Council. View the full Lichfield District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Woodhouses (WS13)

Woodhouses is a village located near Failsworth in the Oldham district of Greater Manchester, England, approximately 5 miles from Manchester city centre. As of 2021, it has a population of 1,094 residents. The village is largely encompassed by the Woodhouses Conservation Area, which was established in 1975, highlighting its historical and architectural significance for planning considerations.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £401,572 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Lichfield
Parliamentary constituency: Lichfield
LSOA: Lichfield 004F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodhouses (WS13).

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 Woodhouses (WS13) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Woodhouses (WS13).

26/00599/FUH - 2 Spade Green Abnalls Lane Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 8BH
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension with a part first floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-07-01
- 74 Woodhouses Road Woodhouses Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9EJ
Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing): Installation of drainage works represents a commencement of development on site under 20/00203/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-01-13
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A brief summary of Woodhouses (WS13) in Staffordshire

Property prices in Woodhouses (WS13) show an average sale price of £401,572, 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 Woodhouses (WS13) a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Woodhouses (WS13)

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Woodhouses (WS13). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Woodhouses (WS13) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Woodhouses (WS13) were amendments (1).

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