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Planning permission in East Staffordshire

In the last 12 months, 90.4% of home project applications were approved in East Staffordshire (291 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about sixteen weeks (median 111 days).

Across all application types, 92.5% of 5,997 applications decided since August 2021 were approved. Based on East Staffordshire's public planning register. Data last updated: 9 August 2026.

6,847Total applications
5,997Decided
92.5%Approval rate (of decided)
5,548 Approved+449 Refused+275 Withdrawn+378 Pending+197 Outcome not determined=6,847 Total
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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

CategoryDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Home extensions and alterations (householder) 1,857 1,709 148
92.0%
Full planning applications 973 858 115
88.2%
Discharging planning conditions 666 660 6
99.1%
Tree works in a conservation area 554 537 17
96.9%
Protected tree works (TPO) 334 302 32
90.4%
Listed Building Consent 295 283 12
95.9%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) 133 117 16
88.0%
Prior approval (permitted development) 120 113 7
94.2%
Changing a planning condition (S73) 117 116 1
99.1%
Advertisement Consent 115 106 9
92.2%
Change of Use 109 93 16
85.3%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a) 106 106 0 no refusals recorded
Planning Condition 76 72 4
94.7%
Prior Approval - Class Q (Agricultural to Dwelling) 61 44 17
72.1%
Outline Planning 51 33 18
64.7%
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use) 50 45 5
90.0%
South Derbyshire District Council 37 36 1
97.3%
Discharge Of Condition 35 35 0 no refusals recorded
Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) 34 34 0 no refusals recorded
Consultation 34 34 0 no refusals recorded
Tree Notice 21 20 1
95.2%
Prior Approval - (Solar PV - Non Dom) (Part 14) Class J 21 20 1
95.2%
Other* 198 175 23 mixed types

Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a): no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Discharge Of Condition: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Reserved matters (detail after outline approval): no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Consultation: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Works to a Protected Tree (16), Detailed Planning Application (13), Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed use/Development (13), Minerals and waste (13), Phone masts and telecoms (11), Permission in Principle (11), Environmental impact screening and scoping (10), Prior Approval - Class MA (10), Prior Notification - Agricultural (9), Prior Approval - Class MA (Office to Dwelling) (Formally Class O) (9), Prior Notification - Demolitions (8), Non-Material Amendment (7), Overhead Lines (7), County Application (6), Staffordshire Moorlands District Council (5), Prior Notification - Householder (5), Derbyshire Dales (5), Hedgerow Application (4), Stafford Borough Council (3), Lichfield District (3), Footpath Diversion (3), Demolition in Conservation Area (3), Prior Approval - Class R (Agricultural to flexible uses) (3), Planning Condition (Minor Material Amendment) (3), Certificate of Lawfulness - Existing use/Development (2), Prior Approval - Class AA (HO Enlargement by additional Storeys) (2), Prior Notification - Agricultural, Prior Approval Required (2), Hybrid Planning Application (2), Derby County Council (2), Hazardous Substances (1), Prior Approval - Class BB (Moveable Structures for Historic Visitor Attractions, Listed Pubs and Restaurants) (1), Prior Approval - Class G (1), Prior Approval - Class M (Retail & Specified Sui Generis to Dwelling) (1), Cannock Chase Council (1), Section 73a (1), Planning Condition Major (1), Class BC Temporary Campsites (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

QuarterDecidedApprovedApproval rate
Q3 2023 145 136
93.8%
Q4 2023 294 264
89.8%
Q1 2024 323 293
90.7%
Q2 2024 273 240
87.9%
Q3 2024 282 256
90.8%
Q4 2024 270 241
89.3%
Q1 2025 251 240
95.6%
Q2 2025 259 248
95.8%
Q3 2025 247 230
93.1%
Q4 2025 270 251
93.0%
Q1 2026 261 246
94.3%
Q2 2026 318 279
87.7%
Q3 2026 (quarter in progress) 120 99
82.5%
By Ward

All wards, across all years.

WardDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
No ward data available
Frequently asked questions
What is the planning approval rate in East Staffordshire?
In the last 12 months, 90.4% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in East Staffordshire, based on 291 decided applications. Across all application types, 92.5% of 5,997 applications decided since August 2021 were approved.
How long does a planning decision take in East Staffordshire?
The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in East Staffordshire in the last 12 months was 111 days (about sixteen weeks). Times vary case by case.
Do I need planning permission in East Staffordshire?
It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.
Do I need a planning consultant in East Staffordshire?
Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.
Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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