Stratford on Avon planning committee decisions
35 decisions from the committee's minutes, 8 Oct 2025 to 23 Sep 2026. Each sets out what was proposed, what officers advised, what was said and how the committee decided.
1 in 6 decisions went against officer advice
1.5 times the rate across all 346 councils with committee decisions on Plota (11.1%), 45th highest of 205 councils with at least 15 decisions.
- Decisions
- 35
- Approved
- 82.9%
- Against officer advice
- 17.1%
- Unanimous
- 72.4%
How Stratford on Avon compares
Share of decisions against officer advice at the 205 councils with at least 15 decisions on Plota. Each dot is a council.
| 43 | Fermanagh and Omagh | 17.5% | 10 of 57 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Elmbridge | 17.2% | 5 of 29 |
| 45 | Stratford on Avon | 17.1% | 6 of 35 |
| 46 | Sefton | 17.1% | 6 of 35 |
| 47 | Rochford | 16.7% | 3 of 18 |
Source: Plota analysis of committee minutes from 346 councils.
More or less favourable than its officers?
Stratford on Avon's committee is more favourable to applicants than its officers. Officers recommended approval in 79.4% of these decisions; the committee approved 85.3%, 5.9 points more.
Across all 346 councils, committees approve 2.6 points fewer than their officers recommend, so Stratford on Avon leans further towards applicants than most.
Over the 34 decided applications with a clear officer recommendation.
Source: Plota analysis of Stratford on Avon's planning committee minutes and officer reports.
What it decides
82.9% approved and 14.3% refused. Of 29 decisions with a recorded vote, 21 were unanimous.
Show as a table
| Month | Approved | Refused | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 25 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 26 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 26 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| May 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Source: Plota analysis of Stratford on Avon's planning committee minutes.
When it overrules its officers
6 of 35 decisions went against the planning officers' recommendation.
Which way
What kind of application
From the 5 of 6 with a recorded application type; one application can count under more than one.
Source: Plota analysis of Stratford on Avon's planning committee minutes and officer reports.
Recent decisions against officer advice
- 3 to 5 homesLand To The Rear Of Edoras Banbury Road Pillerton PriorsOfficers advised approval because the housing benefits would not be substantially outweighed by harm to the area’s character.Refused
- Seven dwellingsLand At Checketts Abattoir Long ComptonOfficers advised refusal because the proposal risked residents’ safety and could prejudice the adjoining playing field.Approved
- Self-build dwellingThe Red House Marton Road Long Itchington SouthamOfficers advised refusal because the dwelling would harm the listed building’s setting and the Conservation Area, and its benefits would not outweigh that harm.Approved
- Replacement dwelling and annexLilac Cottage Preston Fields Lane Preston Bagot Henley-in-ArdenOfficers advised refusal because the proposal lacked an identified local need, was unsustainable, and would be too large and visually intrusive.Approved
- One dwellingLand Adjacent Wheelwright Gardens Old Road Long ComptonOfficers advised granting permission in principle because housing benefits outweighed the identified planning harm.Refused
- Listed building alterations20 Combrook WarwickOfficers advised refusal because the alterations harmed the building’s historic interest without sufficient public benefit.Approved
Latest decisions
Newest first. Each links to the full write-up: the proposal, the officers' advice, what was said and the vote.
September 2026 3
- 3 to 5 homesLand To The Rear Of Edoras Banbury Road Pillerton PriorsRefused
- Traffic island and crossingHome Farm Land Off A423 SouthamApproved
- Up to nine housesLand Off Butts Lane Tanworth-in-ArdenApproved
August 2026 4
- Rear single-storey extension95 Shipston Road Stratford-upon-AvonApproved
- Petrol station redevelopmentPetrol Filling Station 95 High Street Bidford-on-Avon AlcesterApproved
- Five new dwellings68 Westholme Road Bidford-on-Avon AlcesterApproved
- Four one-bedroom apartmentsGreat Alne Social Club Great Alne AlcesterApproved
July 2026 2
- Up to five dwellingsArrow Bridge House Arrow AlcesterApproved
- Seven dwellingsLand At Checketts Abattoir Long ComptonApproved
June 2026 1
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