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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Stafford Borough Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Stafford Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates174Searchable applications
70Recorded as pending
50%Approval rate · 46 approved or refused records
23Refused applications
23 approved · 23 refused · 5 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 16 Nov 2021 to 11 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 15 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information PlanningLocal plan Local Plan and Policies | Stafford Borough CouncilPre-application advice Pre-Application Advice | Stafford Borough Council
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesplanning@staffordbc.gov.ukCouncil source
- General council enquiriesinfo@staffordbc.gov.ukCouncil source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas31 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas3 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Awaiting decision26/42366/FUL
Change of use of land from mixed use to residential use to create domestic curtilage
West View Barn Beechcliffe Lane Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST12 9HP
Received 18 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/42367/FUL
Replacement stock shed
Wheaton Aston Farm Little Onn Road Marston Stafford Staffordshire ST20 0AU
Received 18 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/42369/HOU
Garage Conversion and Garden Room
36 Martin Drive Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1GP
Received 18 Jun 2026 - Decided26/42371/NHPD
Demolition of existin rear structure and new rear extension, 6m from rear, 3m max height, 3m height of eaves
210 Sandon Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 3HL
Received 15 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/42373/FUL
Change of use from paddocks to holiday accommodation comprising four holiday units, car parking, landscaping, and associated infrastructure.
Former Sports Field Opposite Bishton Hall Bellamour Lane Wolseley Bridge Stafford Staffordshire
Received 19 Jun 2026 - Decided26/42374/LBC
Removal of condition 5 for application 23/38071/LBC
16 Martin Street Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2LB
Received 27 Mar 2026 - Awaiting decision26/42379/FUL
Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of single storey residential annex
Coton Farm Newport Road Gnosall Stafford Staffordshire ST20 0EQ
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/42382/FUL
Use of former coal yard to site self-storage containers
The Coal Merchant The Sidings Main Road Colwich Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0XD
Received 24 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/42389/FUL
Retrospective siting of a single Shepherds Hut.
Meaford View Old Road Oulton Heath Stone Staffordshire ST15 8US
Received 25 Jun 2026 - Decided26/42406/HOU
Remove existing conservatory. Proposed single storey rear extension
23 Church Street Stone Staffordshire ST15 8BW
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Awaiting decision26/42428/HOU
Demolition of existing lean-to. Erection of a 2 storey extension to rear gable and part single storey, lean-to extension.
Sunnymede Newport Road Gnosall Stafford Staffordshire ST20 0EQ
Received 8 Jul 2026 - Decided26/42430/LDCPP
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed demolition of an existing bin store to build an electric mobility scooter store on the same footprint and extension to second existing bin store
Wren House Riverway Stafford Staffordshire ST16 3YH
Received 8 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/42441/HOU
Part demolition and rebuilding of boundary wall to rear to facilitate proposed new vehicular access and hardstanding
12 Northesk Street Stone Staffordshire ST15 8EP
Received 9 Jul 2026 - Decided26/42456/LDCPP
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed shepherds hut
The Old Smithy Hilderstone Road Sandon Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0DU
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/42459/FUL
Proposed conversion of a traditional agricultural barn to form one dwelling, including a single-storey extension, external wall and roof cladding, alterations to window openings, demolition of an outbuilding and two lean-to structures, erection of a detached garage, and the installation of new entrance walls and gates.
Long Lane Head Farm Long Lane Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST15 8SN
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Decided26/42466/HOU
Proposed front and infill extension, pitched roof to rear and insulated render to external elevations
Ladywood Ashflats Lane Mosspit Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9HD
Received 28 Apr 2026 - Awaiting decision26/42472/FUL
Conversion of redundant barn into short-term holiday let.
The Hollies Station Road Cotes Heath Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6RS
Received 20 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/42474/FUL
THE CLOSURE OF THE EXISTING ACCESS ONTO NEWPORT ROAD, THE FORMATION OF A NEW ACCESS ONTO NEWPORT ROAD ALONG WITH THE ERECTION OF A STABLE BUILDING WITH ASSOCIATED BIODIOVERSITY IMPROVEMENTS
Land At Newport Road Haughton Stafford Staffordshire
Received 20 Jul 2026 - Decided26/42497/PAR
Prior Approval - Conversion of part agricultural building up to two dwellingsSee Class Q Report
Land South Of Dimmocks Farm Amerton Lane Amerton Stafford Staffordshire
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Decided26/42498/LDCPP
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed change of use from Hairdressing Salon to Indian Street Food Restaurant
156 Marston Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 3BS
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Decided26/42546/NOTH
Replace existing overhead service with new underground service to comply with Electricity Regulations. Small trench approx 1.5m in length to be excavated to allow for underground cable installation at base of wooden pole
Land North Of Hartwell Lane Barlaston Stoke-On-Trent
Received 27 Jul 2026 - Decided26/42569/NOTH
Notice of intention to use an exemption certificate - Camping Certificate
Yew Tree Farm Wheatlow Brooks Road Milwich Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0EW
Received 27 Jul 2026 - Decided26/42570/NHPD
Proposed single storey rear extension. 4m from rear, max height 3.5m, height of eaves 2.4m.
16 Hawke Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1PZ
Received 27 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/42630/FUL
Change of use of stables and barn to single residential dwelling (use class C3)
Barn South Of Lion Lodges Ingestre Road Ingestre Stafford Staffordshire
Received 20 May 2026
Records are ordered by application ID, not submission date. Use search to find a particular address or proposal.
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Stafford Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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