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House prices in East Staffordshire Borough Council: average £227,135, +4.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has East Staffordshire Borough Council received?
East Staffordshire Borough Council received 1,544 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 88%.
How long does East Staffordshire Borough Council take to decide applications?
East Staffordshire Borough Council takes an average of 86 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for East Staffordshire Borough Council?
East Staffordshire Borough Council approves 88% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in East Staffordshire Borough Council?
Submit your representation to East Staffordshire Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the East Staffordshire Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal an East Staffordshire Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If East Staffordshire Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 184 appeals were lodged against East Staffordshire Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Planning data sourced from East Staffordshire Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About East Staffordshire Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the East Staffordshire Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

East Staffordshire Borough Council, located in Burton upon Trent, oversees a diverse local government district in Staffordshire, England. This area not only includes the town of Uttoxeter but also encompasses various villages and picturesque rural landscapes, making it a key region for those interested in planning applications.

The council area encompasses 108 towns and villages, including Burton upon Trent and Uttoxeter. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, East Staffordshire Borough Council received 1,544 planning applications. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (285), tree works (147), discharge of conditions (120). 37 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

184 planning appeals were lodged against East Staffordshire Borough Council decisions, of which 57 were allowed and 111 were dismissed (34% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for East Staffordshire Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the East Staffordshire Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.