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Planning in Stourton

Approved
96%
23 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stourton in the last 24 months, from Stratford-on-Avon District Council's planning register.

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About Stourton

Stourton is a quaint village and civil parish located alongside the River Stour, approximately 3 miles southeast of Shipston-on-Stour, with a population of 159 recorded in the 2011 census. It shares a boundary with the larger village of Cherington, making it an area of interest for planning applications that may impact both communities. The settlement has a population of approximately 171 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stratford-on-Avon district.

Stourton covers an area of approximately 392.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Stourton show an average sale price of £515,203, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stourton 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.cssvillages.co.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Stourton, 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, 27 planning applications were submitted near Stourton. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), tree works (7), listed building and heritage (6).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stourton?
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Stourton. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stourton?
The average planning decision time near Stourton is 64 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 Stourton?
The planning approval rate near Stourton is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stourton?
The most common type of planning application near Stourton is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stourton?
You can search and track planning applications near Stourton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.