Common planning approval rate
Common ward in Stafford has a 80.2% approval rate based on 86 planning decisions. Stafford overall: 84.5%.
Last updated: August 2026
80.2%
ward approval rate
86
Decisions
69
Approved
17
Refused
84.5%
Stafford average
Common is 4.3 percentage points below the Stafford average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Common compares
Common ward
80.2%
Stafford overall
84.5%
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Recent decisions in Common
Demolition of the front structures of the building, confirmation of use of the r · Wed 29 Jul 2026
2No replacement flex skin - Internally illuminated, 2No econoflex face signs - I · Mon 06 Jul 2026
Proposed Single Storey Extensions to Front, Side and Rear to form Porch, Store a · Tue 26 May 2026
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed change of use from C3 - Dwellinghouse · Tue 12 May 2026
Conversion of first floor to create apartment unit · Thu 07 May 2026
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