THE OLD RECTORY, MILL LANE, GRATWICH, ST14 8SE Data via plota.co.uk

PENDING P/2026/00687
Date received
25 Jun 2026
Date validated
26 Jun 2026
Postcode
ST14 8SE

Description

Consultation - Applicant's Reference 5644023/DH Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 We are applying for Section 37 Planning Permission as we National Grid are proposing to upgrade the existing 11KV network by installing a 3rd wire. We believe the existing poles are in good condition however should we require to upgrade the poles at this time we would be replacing them on a like for like basis. The Secretary of State will be required to make a Screening Decision before the section 37 application can be decided. To inform its decision, the Secretary of State must receive the views of the Local Planning Authority. Data via plota.co.uk

East Staffordshire
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#255 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

East Staffordshire is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #286 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 67% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
East Staffordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #77 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #104 of 292
28%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #286 of 292
67%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #280 of 292
86%
Minor dwellings approved
50 decided (1-9 homes)
91%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
45 decided
558
Total decisions
42 refused in 2025