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Planning in Stone

Approved
85%
45 of 53 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

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

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About Stone

Stone is a historic market town and civil parish located in the Borough of Stafford, Staffordshire, approximately 7 miles from Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent, and 15 miles from Rugeley. Known for its significant canal heritage, Stone's development has been influenced by the early Bronze Age and the Industrial Revolution, particularly with the establishment of the Trent and Mersey Canal, which played a crucial role in its local industry and economy. This rich history makes Stone an interesting area for planning applications related to development and heritage conservation. The town has a population of approximately 17,275 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stafford district.

Property prices in Stone show an average sale price of £296,378, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Stone has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stone 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 Stone, 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, 93 planning applications were submitted near Stone. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (31), tree works (27), listed building and heritage (7).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stone?
In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Stone. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stone?
The average planning decision time near Stone is 89 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 Stone?
The planning approval rate near Stone is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stone?
The most common type of planning application near Stone is full planning applications, with 31 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stone?
You can search and track planning applications near Stone on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.