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215 in the last 90 days76 in the last 3015 in the last 1482% approveddecisions typically take 97 days

Source: Stafford Borough Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 246 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Amerton Grange Amerton Lane Amerton Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0LB
Prior Approval - Class Q - Conversion of Part Agricultural Building up to 2 dwellings
PendingAgricultural to Residential Prior ApprovReceived 21 Oct 202626/42925/PAR
Pear Tree Cottage Ellenhall Road Ellenhall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6JQ
Single storey rear extension. 5.97m from rear wall. 3.10m max height. 2.50m height of eaves.
PendingHouseholder NotificationReceived 15 Oct 202626/42887/NHPD
Stafford Education And Enterprise Park Weston Road Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0BF
Outline - Masterplan-led comprehensive mixed-use development/redevelopment - ( access and scale )
PendingReceived 14 Oct 202626/42071/OUT
Verge Adjacent Raleigh Hall Industrial Estate Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire
TPO 592 2015: Oak (G1) - Fell, tree is dead and situated close to a road.
PendingReceived 14 Oct 202626/42883/T5N
Granville House Granville Terrace Stone Staffordshire ST15 8DF
Stone Conservation Area: Weeping Willow - Repollard to remove max 20% of core trunk up to 20% below the previous pollarding line. Mountain Ash - Crown reduction to max of 40%
PendingTree Works in Conservation AreaReceived 13 Oct 202626/42936/TCA

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Stafford Borough Council received?

Stafford Borough Council received 1,229 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 82%.

How long does Stafford Borough Council take to decide applications?

Stafford Borough Council takes an average of 97 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 Stafford Borough Council?

Stafford Borough Council approves 82% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Stafford Borough Council?

Submit your representation to Stafford 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 Stafford Borough Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Stafford Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Stafford Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,474 appeals were lodged against Stafford Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

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

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About Stafford Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Stafford 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.

Stafford Borough Council, located in Staffordshire, England, oversees a vibrant local government district that includes the largest town of Stafford, along with the towns of Stone and Eccleshall. This diverse area is characterized by a mix of urban and rural environments, featuring several villages and picturesque countryside, making it an important region for those interested in planning applications.

The council area encompasses 196 towns and villages, including Stafford and Stone. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Stafford Borough Council received 1,229 planning applications. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (389), tree works (205), outline applications (125). 13 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1,474 planning appeals were lodged against Stafford Borough Council decisions, of which 377 were allowed and 754 were dismissed (33% success rate).

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