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Highfield And Western Downs planning approval rate

Highfield And Western Downs ward in Stafford has a 79.1% approval rate based on 67 planning decisions. Stafford overall: 83.5%.

Last updated: September 2026

79.1%
ward approval rate
67
Decisions
53
Approved
14
Refused
83.5%
Stafford average

Highfield And Western Downs is 4.4 percentage points below the Stafford average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Highfield And Western Downs compares

Highfield And Western Downs ward (67 decided)
79.1%
Stafford overall (3,175 decided)
83.5%
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Recent decisions in Highfield And Western Downs

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed replacement windows whilst adding new · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Refused
TPO 1 1949: Oak - 1. Prune back overhang of canopy over the boundary of 58 , to · Thu 25 Jun 2026
Approved
TPO 1 1949: Cherry - Prune back to boundary to clear fence by 3m. Ash x 8 - Fell · Tue 23 Jun 2026
Approved
Demolish existing garage, Two-story side extension · Wed 17 Jun 2026
Refused

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