Planning permission in Stratford-on-Avon

In the last 12 months, 96.8% of home project applications were approved in Stratford-on-Avon (443 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 55 days).

Across all application types, 90.7% of 9,043 applications decided since January 2023 were approved. Based on Stratford-on-Avon's public planning register. Data last updated: 23 August 2026.

11,396Total applications

9,043Decided

90.7%Approval rate (of decided)

8,201 Approved+842 Refused+1,182 Withdrawn+672 Pending+499 Outcome not determined=11,396 Total

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By Development Category

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

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Full planning applications	3,671	3,241	430	88.3%
Protected tree works (TPO)	1,305	1,284	21	98.4%
Listed Building Consent	696	654	42	94.0%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development)	585	540	45	92.3%
Tree works in a conservation area	561	561	0	no refusals recorded
Changing a planning condition (S73)	383	363	20	94.8%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a)	329	295	34	89.7%
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use)	171	142	29	83.0%
Home extensions and alterations (householder)	122	108	14	88.5%
Prior approval (permitted development)	119	89	30	74.8%
Advertisement Consent	104	97	7	93.3%
Barn to home conversion (prior approval, Class Q)	103	62	41	60.2%
Outline Planning	67	42	25	62.7%
Reserved matters (detail after outline approval)	59	58	1	98.3%
Change of Use	31	20	11	64.5%
Larger extensions (householder prior approval)	25	20	5	80.0%
Other*	712	625	87	mixed types

Tree works in a conservation area: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Hedgerow Removal (18), Change of use to homes (prior approval, Class MA) (17), Discharging planning conditions (13), Phone masts and telecoms (7), Environmental impact screening and scoping (6), Adding storeys (prior approval, Class AA) (6), Minerals and waste (2), Forestry Notification (2), Change of Use Agr Build to Dwelling (1), Certificate Lawful Development-Existing (1), Removal/Variation of Conds.of Prev. Perm (1), Technical Details Consent (1), Photovoltaic Notification (1), Planning Permission in Principle (1), Removal/Variation of Conditions of LBC (1).

Quarterly Trend

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

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
Q3 2023	279	251	90.0%
Q4 2023	678	610	90.0%
Q1 2024	585	532	90.9%
Q2 2024	569	495	87.0%
Q3 2024	614	541	88.1%
Q4 2024	653	570	87.3%
Q1 2025	579	516	89.1%
Q2 2025	612	568	92.8%
Q3 2025	608	546	89.8%
Q4 2025	587	542	92.3%
Q1 2026	570	526	92.3%
Q2 2026	626	580	92.7%
Q3 2026 (quarter in progress)	398	378	95.0%

By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 3 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Welford-on-Avon	3	3	0	sample too small
Quinton	3	3	0	sample too small
Wootton Wawen	3	2	1	sample too small
Stratford Guildhall & Bridgetown	3	3	0	sample too small
Stratford Tiddington	3	3	0	sample too small
Harbury	3	3	0	sample too small
Kinwarton	2	2	0	sample too small
Salford Priors & Alcester Rural	2	2	0	sample too small
Tysoe	1	1	0	sample too small
Brailes & ComptonView Councillors	1	1	0	sample too small
Studley South	1	1	0	sample too small
Wellesbourne North & Rural	1	1	0	sample too small

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Stratford-on-Avon?

In the last 12 months, 96.8% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Stratford-on-Avon, based on 443 decided applications. Across all application types, 90.7% of 9,043 applications decided since January 2023 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in Stratford-on-Avon?

The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Stratford-on-Avon in the last 12 months was 55 days (about eight weeks). Times vary case by case.

Do I need planning permission in Stratford-on-Avon?

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 Stratford-on-Avon?

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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