Surgery of interest in planning

Stratford-on-Avon District Council's planning surgeries have proved a big hit with the public.  Since September, members of the public have been able to make appointments to meet with Planning Officers to discuss all manner of planning topics.  

The District Council introduced the surgeries to improve the service currently offered to the public.  The feedback from individuals making use of the new service has been very positive. Planning Officers also value the opportunity to meet with members of the public to provide help and advice on planning matters.  

Whether you are thinking about extending your property or want to understand an application that may affect you or your property, the surgeries are open to everyone, including professional agents. You can book a twenty minute face to face meeting with a Planning Officer at no cost to yourself at either Elizabeth House in Stratford-upon-Avon or at The Grange in Southam. All that is asked is that you provide photos, sketches or any plans that you may have in advance of the meeting to enable Officers to prepare fully for the meeting.  

The surgeries are held at Elizabeth House on Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings for enquiries about properties in the west of the District including Stratford, Bidford, Studley and Alcester.  Surgeries for the east part of the District including Stratford south of the river, Southam, Shipston and Welford-on-Avon are held on Wednesday afternoons at Elizabeth House and at The Grange in Southam on Thursday afternoons.    

If you would like to make an appointment or need further information please contact the District Council on 01789 260303.  Alternatively you can visit the District Council's website www.stratford.gov.uk/planning, where there is a wide variety of information about the Planning Service including answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) and what constitute material planning considerations.