Staunton-on-Wye is a rural parish, In 2010 the population was 410. Staunton-on-Wye is the main village, located north of the river Wye and the A438 Hereford to Brecon road. The rural hamlets of Letton is also in the parish. The Group Parish Council also includes the parish of Brobury with Monnington-on-Wye. The river Wye has Special Area of Conservation status and the parish overall benefits from a very high quality of environment with a mix of ancient forest, pasture, arable and apple orchards. Staunton has a conservation area centred around the old village school with a number of listed buildings. There are various buildings of special interest around the parish that are listed. South of the A438 the population is more sparse and the scattered mediaeval settlement pattern with few houses more recent than the 19th century. The road network (off the A438) consists largely of narrow lanes that limit potential for development.
Parish Councillors will meet on Monday 12th January 2026 to consider planning applications have been lodged which could see flats and houses developed at the former Jarvis School building, Staunton on Wye.
When new housing estates are built money is paid to the local community. How should Staunton on Wye spend this "section 106" funding?
Staunton on Wye Group Parish Council has applied for new drainage funding.
Staunton on Wye Group Parish Council has adopted new policies on information technology, risk management, reserves, grievance and discipline as it sets new standards for the future.
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