Common planning approval rate
Common ward in Stafford has a 80.7% approval rate based on 88 planning decisions. Stafford overall: 83.5%.
Last updated: September 2026
80.7%
ward approval rate
88
Decisions
71
Approved
17
Refused
83.5%
Stafford average
Common is 2.8 percentage points below the Stafford average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Common compares
Common ward
80.7%
Stafford overall
83.5%
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Recent decisions in Common
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed change of use from Hairdressing Salon · Thu 03 Sep 2026
Part retrospective approval to demolish existing two storey rear extension and c · Tue 18 Aug 2026
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
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