Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.
Warwickshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Stratford-upon-Avon are administered by Stratford On Avon District Council. View the full Stratford On Avon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is a historic market town and civil parish located in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, England. Nestled on the banks of the River Avon, it lies 91 miles northwest of London and 22 miles southeast of Birmingham, serving as a picturesque gateway to the Cotswolds. With a population of 30,495 as of the 2021 census, Stratford is not only renowned for its association with William Shakespeare but also offers diverse opportunities for planning applications in a vibrant community setting.
Population: 30,495 (2021) · Area: 2756.2 km² · Elevation: 72m
District: Stratford-on-Avon
Website: https://www.stratford-tc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £422,595 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stratford-on-Avon
- Parliamentary constituency: Stratford-on-Avon
- LSOA: Stratford-on-Avon 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stratford-upon-Avon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stratford-upon-Avon.
- 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 Stratford-upon-Avon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Stratford-upon-Avon.
- - Aldi Canners Way Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 0BJ
Prior Approval application for the installation of solar PVs at the existing ALDI foodstore
Status: Undecided | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Murley Suzuki Western Road Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 0AH
Advertising display: 1off totem sign, 4off fascia signs, 2off welcome signs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 38 Greenhill Street Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6LE
Display of a single, non-illuminated timber fascia board painted black, fixed over the existing shopfront fascia. The board will contain no lettering, logos, or graphics
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Advertising | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Morrisons Alcester Road Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9DA
Prior Approval notification under Schedule 3, Part 14, Class J of the GPDO 2015 (as amended) for the installation of PV solar panels with a maximum output of 311.22kWp to existing roof structure
Status: Permitted | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 4 Windsor Street Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6NL
Installation of free-standing, pre-fabricated log cabin within rear garden.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - Stratford Community Sports Centre Stratford Upon Avon High School Alcester Road Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9DH
Construction of temporary class rooms providing 9 classrooms, a sixth form study area and a meeting group study room. To aid the school with an influx of students prior to the completion of the main s
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - Stratford Upon Avon High School, Stratford Community Sports Centre, Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9DH
Construction of temporary class rooms providing 9 classrooms, a sixth form study area and a meeting group study room to aid the school with an influx of students prior to the completion of the main sc
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Warwickshire | Date: 2024-01-23
View full details - - Quick Stop 14 Greenhill Street Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6LF
1no. non-illuminated vinyl advertisement to the front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Quick Stop 14 Greenhill Street Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6LF
(Part retrospective) Change of use to hot food takeaway (sui generis)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Stratford Upon Avon High School, Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9DH
Use of existing top section of playing field adjacent Jubilee Athletics Track Stratford-upon-Avon High School as a temporary car park with associated fencing whilst construction works occur on the mai
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Warwickshire | Date: 2023-07-26
View full details - - 63 Darlow Drive Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9DG
Change to condition 2 - reduce extension to approx 1-2 metres x 3 metres wide on same footprint (Application 22/02599/FUL -Single storey rear extension)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2023-02-05
View full details - - Stratford Upon Avon High School Alcester Road Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9DH
Proposed new build of 4 No of 2 and 3 storey extensions and internal refurbishment to Stratford Upon Avon School with associated soft and hard landscaping scheme with new internal bus pick up/drop off
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2023-01-13
View full details - - Stratford Upon Avon High School, Stratford Community Sports Centre, Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9DH
Proposed new build of 4 No of 2 and 3 storey extensions and internal refurbishment to Stratford Upon Avon School with associated soft and hard landscaping scheme with new internal bus pick up/drop off
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warwickshire | Date: 2022-12-15
View full details - - Stratford Upon Avon High School, Stratford Community Sports Centre Alcester Road Stratford-Upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 9DH
Proposed new build of 4 No of 2 and 3 storey extensions and internal refurbishment to Stratford Upon Avon School with associated soft and hard landscaping scheme with new internal bus pick up/drop off
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2022-12-09
View full details - - 102 Alcester Road Stratford-Upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 9DP
A two storey extension proposal on the rear house.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2022-09-28
View full details - - 63 Darlow Drive Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9DG
Single storey rear extension/single storey wing building.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2022-07-25
View full details - - 55 Darlow Drive Stratford-Upon-Avon CV37 9DG
Erection of a single storey side extension to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2021-03-15
View full details - - Stratford Upon Avon High School Alcester Road Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9DH
Extension to form additional dining and kitchen spaces adjacent to existing, associated external works and relocated bin storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2020-09-11
View full details - - Stratford Upon Avon High School, Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9DH
Extension to form additional dining and kitchen spaces adjacent to existing, associated external works and relocated bin storage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Warwickshire | Date: 2020-08-06
View full details - - 52 Alcester Road Stratford-Upon-Avon CV37 9DB
Proposed rear first floor extension to existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2019-05-08
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A brief summary of Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire
Stratford-upon-Avon is a historic market town and civil parish located in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, England. Nestled on the banks of the River Avon, it lies 91 miles northwest of London and 22 miles southeast of Birmingham, serving as a picturesque gateway to the Cotswolds. With a population of 30,495 as of the 2021 census, Stratford is not only renowned for its association with William Shakespeare but also offers diverse opportunities for planning applications in a vibrant community setting. The Town has a population of approximately 30,495 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stratford-on-Avon district.
Stratford-upon-Avon sits at an elevation of 72 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 2756.2 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 Stratford-upon-Avon show an average sale price of £422,595, 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 Stratford-upon-Avon a particularly low-crime area.
Stratford-upon-Avon has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stratford-upon-Avon planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.stratford-tc.gov.uk/. 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.
Planning Activity in Stratford-upon-Avon
In the last 24 months, 116 planning applications were submitted near Stratford-upon-Avon. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Stratford-upon-Avon.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stratford-upon-Avon were tree works (59), full planning applications (12), outline applications (10). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 110 smaller schemes were submitted.
23 planning appeals were lodged, of which 9 were allowed and 14 were dismissed (39% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 79 applications
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