Rowley planning approval rate
Rowley ward in Stafford has a 85.4% approval rate based on 123 planning decisions. Stafford overall: 83.5%.
Last updated: September 2026
85.4%
ward approval rate
123
Decisions
105
Approved
18
Refused
83.5%
Stafford average
Rowley is broadly in line with the Stafford average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Rowley compares
Rowley ward
85.4%
Stafford overall
83.5%
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Recent decisions in Rowley
Proposed single storey rear dining room extension · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Lawful Devlopment Certificate Proposed - Install PVCu conservatory to the rear o · Wed 29 Jul 2026
Addition of two and single storey extensions to house to form enlarged dwelling; · Wed 29 Jul 2026
Subdivision of single dwelling into two properties, addition of front and rear d · Wed 15 Jul 2026
First floor extension to rear of property and installation of new side facing fi · Mon 29 Jun 2026
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