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
79.1%
Stafford overall
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
TPO 1 1949: Oak - 1. Prune back overhang of canopy over the boundary of 58 , to · Thu 25 Jun 2026
TPO 1 1949: Cherry - Prune back to boundary to clear fence by 3m. Ash x 8 - Fell · Tue 23 Jun 2026
Demolish existing garage, Two-story side extension · Wed 17 Jun 2026
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