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New Build approval rate in Stafford

Stafford approved 70.4% of new build applications, based on 115 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

70.4%
new build approval rate
115
New Build decisions
81
Approved
34
Refused
83.2%
Stafford overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Stafford average (83.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Stafford

New Build (115 decided)
70.4%
Stafford all applications (2,971 decided)
83.2%

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Other project types in Stafford

Garage / Parking (483 decided)
80.7%
Rear Extension (451 decided)
86.5%
Side Extension (297 decided)
86.5%
Extension (General) (290 decided)
79.7%
75.7%
Outbuilding (173 decided)
80.9%
Conservatory (87 decided)
92.0%
Dormer (73 decided)
79.5%
Front Extension (61 decided)
86.9%
Loft Conversion (49 decided)
83.7%
90.9%
Annex (30 decided)
86.7%
HMO (16 decided)
100.0%
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