In the last 12 months, 100.0% of householder applications were approved in Stratford-on-Avon (35 decided). A typical householder decision takes about five weeks (median 37 days).
Full planning applications: 99.7% approved (877 decided).
Across all application types on record (2023-01-03–2026-07-03): 96.9% of 8,562 decisions approved.
| Category | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Planning Application | 3,568 | 3,538 | 30 | |
| Tree Works (TPO) | 1,280 | 1,259 | 21 | |
| Listed Building Consent | 672 | 670 | 2 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) | 583 | 540 | 43 | |
| Tree Works (Conservation Area) | 544 | 544 | 0 | |
| Uncategorised | 380 | 316 | 64 | |
| Variation/Removal of Conditions (S73) | 370 | 354 | 16 | |
| Non-Material Amendment (S96a) | 326 | 292 | 34 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) | 170 | 141 | 29 | |
| Prior Approval (Other) | 113 | 102 | 11 | |
| Householder | 113 | 110 | 3 | |
| Advertisement Consent | 106 | 106 | 0 | |
| Prior Approval (Class Q — Agricultural to Residential) | 102 | 102 | 0 | |
| Outline Planning | 58 | 56 | 2 | |
| Reserved Matters | 57 | 56 | 1 | |
| Change of Use | 26 | 25 | 1 | |
| Householder (Prior Approval) | 25 | 25 | 0 | |
| Hedgerow Removal | 19 | 15 | 4 | |
| Prior Approval (Class MA — Commercial to Residential) | 17 | 17 | 0 | |
| Discharge of Conditions | 10 | 9 | 1 | |
| Telecommunications | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
| Prior Approval (Class AA — Upward Extension) | 6 | 6 | 0 | |
| Forestry Notification | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Change of Use Agr Build to Dwelling | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Environmental Impact Assessment (Screening/Scoping) | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Certificate Lawful Development-Existing | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Demolition | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Removal/Variation of Conds.of Prev. Perm | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Technical Details Consent | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Photovoltaic Notification | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Planning Permission in Principle | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Removal/Variation of Conditions of LBC | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Quarter | Decided | Approved | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-Q3 | 631 | 617 | |
| 2023-Q4 | 669 | 651 | |
| 2024-Q1 | 579 | 568 | |
| 2024-Q2 | 558 | 533 | |
| 2024-Q3 | 603 | 581 | |
| 2024-Q4 | 643 | 626 | |
| 2025-Q1 | 573 | 551 | |
| 2025-Q2 | 601 | 592 | |
| 2025-Q3 | 589 | 568 | |
| 2025-Q4 | 581 | 569 | |
| 2026-Q1 | 560 | 536 | |
| 2026-Q2 | 616 | 597 | |
| 2026-Q3 | 42 | 41 |
| Ward | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welford-on-Avon | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Quinton | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Wootton Wawen | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Stratford Guildhall & Bridgetown | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Stratford Tiddington | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Harbury | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Kinwarton | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Salford Priors & Alcester Rural | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Tysoe | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Brailes & ComptonView Councillors | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Studley South | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Wellesbourne North & Rural | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.