What percentage of planning applications does Stafford approve?

Stafford approves approximately 85% of planning applications, based on 4,589 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Stafford decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 4,589 planning decisions published by Stafford.

What is the refusal rate for Stafford planning applications?

Stafford refuses approximately 15% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Stafford?

The average planning application in Stafford takes 19.1 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 4,480 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Stafford compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Stafford Planning Decisions — What Gets Approved and Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Stafford

3 days ago

Demolition of existin rear structure and new rear extension, 6m from rear, 3m ma

26/42371/NHPD · Coton

Approved

4 days ago

Lawful Development Certificate - Existing Independent dwellinghouse

26/42250/LDC · Milwich

Refused

1 week ago

The proposed consists of a single storey garage outbuilding.

26/42345/LDCPP · Milwich

Approved

1 week ago

Demolish existing single storey rear extension. Proposed single storey rear exte

26/42089/HOU · Baswich

Approved

1 week ago

Re-pointing of all external walls

26/42091/LBC · Milford

Approved

1 week ago

Proposed single-storey detached cabin (annex) to provide ancillary living accomm

26/42081/HOU · Milwich

Refused

1 week ago

Proposed single storey detached cabin (annex) to provide ancillary living accomm

26/42082/LBC · Milwich

Refused

1 week ago

Erection of a detached composite building as ancillary use to the existing nurse

26/41659/FUL · St Michaels And Stonefield

Approved

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This page analyses 4,589 planning decisions made by Stafford from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Stafford planning approval rates page.

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