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House prices in South Staffordshire District Council: average £310,862, +5.6% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has South Staffordshire District Council received?
South Staffordshire District Council received 1,338 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.
How long does South Staffordshire District Council take to decide applications?
South Staffordshire District Council takes an average of 68 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 South Staffordshire District Council?
South Staffordshire District Council approves 87% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in South Staffordshire District Council?
Submit your representation to South Staffordshire District 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 South Staffordshire District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a South Staffordshire District Council planning decision?
Yes. If South Staffordshire District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 379 appeals were lodged against South Staffordshire District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 28% success rate.

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

About South Staffordshire District Council Planning Authority

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

South Staffordshire District Council, located in Codsall, oversees a predominantly rural area in Staffordshire, England. Key settlements within the district include Brewood, Cheslyn Hay, Coven, and Wombourne, among others. This district is strategically positioned just to the west and north-west of the West Midlands conurbation, making it an important area for planning applications and development in the region.

The council area encompasses 111 towns and villages. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, South Staffordshire District Council received 1,338 planning applications. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (336), tree works (176), discharge of conditions (157). 22 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

379 planning appeals were lodged against South Staffordshire District Council decisions, of which 88 were allowed and 222 were dismissed (28% success rate).

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