Western Downs, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Western Downs, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Western Downs
Western Downs is a local government area situated in Queensland, Australia, covering approximately 37,937 square kilometres—slightly smaller than Switzerland. Managed by the Western Downs Regional Council, the region had a population of 34,467 as of June 2018, resulting in a low population density that can be over 228 times less than that of Switzerland. This sparse population and vast area may influence planning applications and land use considerations in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £301,029 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stafford
- Parliamentary constituency: Stafford
- LSOA: Stafford 014G
Crime Statistics
61 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 31
- anti-social-behaviour: 10
- criminal-damage-arson: 5
- drugs: 3
- other-theft: 3
- burglary: 2
- vehicle-crime: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- public-order: 1
- shoplifting: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Western Downs.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Western Downs.
- 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 Western Downs based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Western Downs.
- - 77 Castle Bank Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1DW
TPO 146 1993: Deodar Cedar - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Land At Easby Close Western Downs Stafford Staffordshire
TPO 436 2006: Oak - Minor reduction of crown to bring canopy away from neighbouring properties, also restore shape to the crown. Reduction length maximum 3m. Remove deadwood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 29 Thorneyfields Lane Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9YS
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - shed at the end of the rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 24 Landor Way Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9WL
TPO 1 1949: Wych Elm - Reduce tree to an extent to crown the tree into appropriate shape and to incorporate diseased limb, may be as much as 50%
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - 20 Milton Grove Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9TR
Application of external cladding to front, side and rear elevations. Cladding will comprise of Wetherby Building Systems Ltd thin coat silicone render finish over external wall insulation. Roof to be
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 79 Castle Bank Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1DW
TPO 146 1993: Ash - Fell
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2023-06-14
View full details - - Land Adj 19 Cape Avenue Western Downs Stafford Staffordshire
TPO 436 2006: Oak (T3) - Remove branch at trunk and reduce secondary growth on property side to provide 3m clearance
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2022-03-30
View full details - - 7 Cape Avenue Western Downs Stafford ST17 9FL
Two storey side extension to residential dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2018-08-30
View full details - - Land Adjacent 11 Kirkstall Avenue Western Downs Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9FW
TPO 437 of 2007 - fell Oak (alternate works agreed of heavy reduction to 7-8m and retaining as an ecological asset)
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2014-11-24
View full details - - Land At Cape Avenue And Dryburgh Close Western Downs Stafford Staffordshire
TPO 436 of 2006 - works detailed in schedule
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2014-11-05
View full details - - 9 Easby Close Western Downs Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9GD
Two-storey side extension to form dining room, utility and WC area on ground floor and one additional bedroom with ensuite on first floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2013-06-17
View full details - - 16 Dryburgh Close Western Downs Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9GB
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2013-02-08
View full details - - The Oxleathers Cape Avenue Western Downs Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9FL
Retention of building, for use as smoking shelter, and retention of play equipment
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2010-03-17
View full details - - 2 Dryburgh Close Western Downs Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9GB
Extensions and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2008-09-12
View full details - - 1 Cape Avenue Western Downs Stafford ST17 9FL
Hot Food Take Away and installation of fume extraction equipment
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Stafford | Date: 2006-06-23
View full details - - 28 Furness Grove Western Downs Stafford ST17 9GA
Single storey side extension to a dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2006-03-22
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A brief summary of Western Downs in Staffordshire
Western Downs is a local government area situated in Queensland, Australia, covering approximately 37,937 square kilometres—slightly smaller than Switzerland. Managed by the Western Downs Regional Council, the region had a population of 34,467 as of June 2018, resulting in a low population density that can be over 228 times less than that of Switzerland. This sparse population and vast area may influence planning applications and land use considerations in the region.
Property prices in Western Downs show an average sale price of £301,029, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Western Downs area recorded 61 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Western Downs 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.
Planning Activity in Western Downs
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Western Downs. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 129 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 Western Downs.
With an average of 129 days, decisions near Western Downs take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Western Downs were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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