Welcome to Staunton on Wye

Staunton on Wye is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of Herefordshire

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.

Contact Info

clerk@stauntononwye-pc.gov.uk

Forthcoming Meetings

18th May 2026 – Annual Meeting – Staunton on Wye Group Parish Council

Committee: Full Council

Staunton on Wye Group Parish Council – 7th September 2026

Committee: Full Council

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News

5 May 2026 - Planning

How Can The Community Take Control of Development?

Staunton on Wye launches new Neighbourhood Planning exercise
3 December 2025 - Planning

Council To Consider Jarvis School Redevelopment Plans

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.
9 September 2025 - Planning

How should we spend new housing money?

When new housing estates are built money is paid to the local community. How should Staunton on Wye spend this "section 106" funding?
9 September 2025 - Climate

Bid For New Drainage Funding

Staunton on Wye Group Parish Council has applied for new drainage funding.

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