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Planning in Forton

Only 1 decision near Forton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Forton in the last 24 months, from East Staffordshire Borough Council's planning register.

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About Forton

Forton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Staffordshire, England, just east of Newport, Shropshire. As of the 2011 census, the population stands at 308, making it a small but distinct community, which may influence local planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 300 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stafford district.

Property prices in Forton show an average sale price of £209,417, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Forton has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Forton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Forton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Forton.

The most common types were tree works (3), full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Forton?
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Forton.
What types of planning applications are most common near Forton?
The most common type of planning application near Forton is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Forton?
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