Are there any planning records for 17 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

17 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 17 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

17 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 17 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP in?

17 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP sits in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 17 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

Police records around 17 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP show an average of 146 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (20% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 17 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

The closest primary school to 17 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP is Dordon Primary School (208m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (969m).

What transport links are near 17 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP?

The closest bus stop to 17 The Shortwoods, B78 1TP is Shops, 150m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 The Shortwoods, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1TP

2 planning records

Council tax

Band B

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1TP: £173,000 (2025–2019).

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Overview

About 17 The Shortwoods

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

17 The Shortwoods is a property in Dordon, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1TP). It has council tax band B.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 The Shortwoods, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 The Shortwoods has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

Jan 2017
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Single storey side extension
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
PAP/2016/0628
Full record in report
Jul 2009
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Rear single storey lounge extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
PAP/2009/0246
Full record in report

Area

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A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Tamworth district page.

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Crime

146/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Dordon Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Dordon Primary SchoolPrimary208m
Birchwood Primary SchoolPrimary895m
The Polesworth SchoolSecondary969m
The Nethersole CofE AcademyPrimary2.1km

Nearest stops

ShopsBus stop150m
Dukes RoadBus stop184m
SurgeryBus stop243m
AshleaBus stop245m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences810 reports33%
Anti-social Behaviour410 reports16%
Shoplifting352 reports14%
Vehicle Crime213 reports9%

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

1 Abbey Croft, Polesworth

B78 1DQ

£183k

1 Abbey View, Polesworth

B78 1NP

£420k

1 Abbott Road, Polesworth

B78 1PD

£262k

1 Alan Smith Close, Polesworth

B78 1PU

£153k

1 Aldridge Close, Birchmoor

B78 1AX

2 bed

1 Anker View, Polesworth

B78 1LD

1 Ankerside, Polesworth

B78 1BS

2 bed

£180k

1 Ashlea, Dordon

B78 1PR

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.

How the estimate is made: We don't publish an estimate for 17 The Shortwoods because there is no EPC to tell the model the home's size and specification. The full report sets its records against recent comparable sales in B78 1TP.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. No sale is recorded for 17 The Shortwoods, which usually means it hasn't changed hands since 1995 or the sale was not for value. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: There is no Energy Performance Certificate on the public register for 17 The Shortwoods. A valid EPC is needed to sell or let a home in England and Wales, and lasts 10 years.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 17 The Shortwoods. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 17 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 6 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from B78 1TP, not by walking route.
Council tax band: 17 The Shortwoods is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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