How long do planning decisions take near Dunston?

The average planning decision time near Dunston is 72 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Dunston?

The planning approval rate near Dunston is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dunston?

The most common type of planning application near Dunston is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dunston?

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Dunston, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dunston, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Dunston are administered by South Staffordshire District Council. View the full South Staffordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Dunston

Dunston is a small village located in Staffordshire, England, approximately 3 miles south of Stafford and adjacent to Junction 13 of the M6 motorway, making it easily accessible via the A449 trunk road. With a population of 281 as recorded in the 2011 census, Dunston sits at an elevation of about 300 feet above sea level, offering a quaint rural setting that may be of interest for local planning applications.

Population: 271 (2021)

District: South Staffordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £289,019 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Stafford
Parliamentary constituency: Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
LSOA: Stafford 008D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dunston.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunston.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Dunston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Dunston.

- The Cottage Wolverhampton Road Dunston STAFFORD ST18 9AB
Discharge of conditions for condition 4 (LEMP) and BNG for application 25/00548/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-11-16
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A brief summary of Dunston in Staffordshire

Property prices in Dunston show an average sale price of £289,019, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dunston a particularly low-crime area.

Dunston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Staffordshire and Worcester Canal. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Dunston

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Dunston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dunston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Dunston were discharge of conditions (2).

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