How long do planning decisions take near Wychnor Bridges?

The average planning decision time near Wychnor Bridges is 44 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 Wychnor Bridges?

The most common type of planning application near Wychnor Bridges is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wychnor Bridges?

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Wychnor Bridges, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wychnor Bridges, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wychnor Bridges are administered by Lichfield District Council. View the full Lichfield District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Wychnor Bridges

Wychnor is a village and civil parish in Staffordshire, England, located within the East Staffordshire local government district, adjacent to Alrewas and Barton-under-Needwood. The area is notable for the hamlet of Wychnor Bridges, where the A38 crosses the River Trent, and it is also traversed by the Trent and Mersey Canal. Additionally, Wychnor Junction nearby serves as a key railway connection, linking the South Staffordshire Line to the Cross Country Route, making the village significant for transport and potential development considerations in planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Lichfield
Parliamentary constituency: Lichfield
LSOA: Lichfield 002D

Crime Statistics

4 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 3
public-order: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wychnor Bridges.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wychnor Bridges based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Wychnor Bridges.

642840 - Pebble Mill Wychnor Lane Wychnor Staffordshire DE13 8BY
Demolition of existing conservatory to facilitate the erection of a two storey rear extension and alterations to existing fenestration on the side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-09-03
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A brief summary of Wychnor Bridges in Staffordshire

Neighbourhood safety in Wychnor Bridges is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Wychnor Bridges has one conservation area within its boundaries: Trent and Mersey Canal. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Wychnor Bridges

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Wychnor Bridges. The average decision time was 44 days.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wychnor Bridges were full planning applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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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