Forebridge planning approval rate
Forebridge ward in Stafford has a 82.7% approval rate based on 248 planning decisions. Stafford overall: 83.5%.
Last updated: September 2026
82.7%
ward approval rate
248
Decisions
205
Approved
43
Refused
83.5%
Stafford average
Forebridge is broadly in line with the Stafford average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Forebridge compares
Forebridge ward
82.7%
Stafford overall
83.5%
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Recent decisions in Forebridge
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed demolition of an existing bin store to · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Removal of gas cooler and replacement with new external gas cooler · Thu 03 Sep 2026
Replacement of ground floor door with window · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Demolition of the structures known as 8-12 Gaolgate Street (to retain the facade · Thu 06 Aug 2026
1 x internally illuminated fascia roundel, 1 x non-illuminated replacement vinyl · Wed 29 Jul 2026
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