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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Staffordshire County Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
1,168Searchable applications
26Recorded as pending
98%Approval rate · 611 approved or refused records
15Refused applications

596 approved · 15 refused · 33 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 5 May 2004 to 25 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 4 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 07 Oct 2022.SCC/22/0128/NMA

    Application for non-material amendments to planning permission SCC/22/0012/FULL to amend the timing of submissions for Condition 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) and Condition 9 (Surface Water Drainage)

    Land at Deanslade Farm, Claypit Lane, Lichfield, WS14 0AG

    Received 4 Oct 2022
  2. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 11 May 2023.SCC/23/0036/GPDO-PWA

    Prior written approval in accordance with Schedule 2, Part 17 (Class B) of the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) for a replacement flue gas scrubber

    Wilnecote Brickworks, Hedging Lane, Wilnecote, Tamworth, B77 5EU

    Received 14 Mar 2023
  3. This application was decided on 27 Oct 2020S.19/09 NMA2

    Non-material amendment to conditions 1 and 15 of planning permission S.19/09 to amend the Proposed Elevations (dwg no A020 - Revision B) and the Heritage Statement to refer to the use of new matching bricks to reduce the size of the large door openings on the north-east facing elevation, rather than use of reclaimed bricks, and to omit the application of masonry paint on the exterior face of the brick walls on the north-east facing elevation. Also to amend the Proposed Elevations (dwg no A066) to confirm the installation of bat and bird boxes in a different location to that originally suggested in the report

    Former SCC workshops/offices, 1a Bailey Street, Stafford

    Received Not published
  4. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 17 Jun 2024.SCC/24/0038/DA

    Submission of details in compliance with condition 9 (Landscaping and Maintenance Scheme) of planning permission (S.20/01/4004 W) and condition 11 (Landscaping and Maintenance Scheme) of planning permission (S.19/08/4004 W)

    Brookfields Farm, Church Eaton Road, Church Eaton, Staffordshire, ST20 0BG

    Received 27 Mar 2024
  5. This application was decided on 11 May 2020L.20/02

    Demolition of 4 modular classrooms, former firing range building and greenhouse and construction of a single storey modular building including landscaping and tarmac areas

    King Edward VI School, Upper St. John Street, Lichfield

    Received Not published
  6. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 05 Jun 2026.SCC/26/0049/CON

    Lichfield District Council consultation in connection with an application to them for planning permission (with all matters reserved apart from access) for the demolition of the dwellinghouse known as Priors, the provision of up to 100 dwellings (Use Class C3), and associated infrastructure including but not limited to new access road, sustainable urban drainage systems, public open space, landscaping, child play space, shop; and appropriate boundary treatment of the railway (ref. 26/00425/OUTM).

    Land West of Roman Road and Little Aston Park Road, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, Staffordshire

    Received 27 Apr 2026
  7. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 15 Jun 2026.SCC/26/0054/NMA

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment to condition 20 (Landscape plan and maintenance scheme) of planning permission ref. SCC/23/0137/FULL-MAJ to extend the timing of the submission of details for approval to 30 September 2026.

    BIFFA WASTE SERVICES LTD, POPLARS LANDFILL SITE, Poplars Landfill Site, Lichfield Road, CANNOCK, WS11 8NQ

    Received 18 May 2026
  8. This application was decided on 05 Mar 2021CH.20/05/748 W D2

    Submission of details in compliance with Condition 5 (Landscaping) of planning permission CH.20/05/748 W

    Cannock Sewage Treatment Works

    Received Not published
  9. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 01 Jul 2021.N.21/00570 MSA

    Consultation from Newcastle Borough Council in connection with an application to them for planning permission for the formation of development platforms, provision of access road and accompanying infrastructure and ecological enhancements

    Chatterley Valley Development Site, Peacock Hay Road, Newcastle under Lyme

    Received 21 Jun 2021
  10. This application was decided on 19 Feb 2020S.19/10

    Extend the current slurry lagoon by 19m in length to make 56m x 11m with a depth of 2.7m including the free board line and provision of a new access ramp to aid the management of slurry

    Springfield Farm, Lowfield Lane, Gnosall, Stafford

    Received Not published
  11. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 01 Oct 2026.SCC/26/0093/CON

    East Staffordshire Borough Council consultation in connection with an application to them for planning permission for the partial demolition of dwelling to facilitate the erection of a two storey and single storey extension, alterations to fenestration, instillation of flue and a Juliet Balcony to first floor North-East elevation (ref. P/2026/00971).

    Holly Bank, Alton Lane, Greatgate, Staffordshire, ST10 4HF

    Received 16 Sept 2026
  12. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 15 Nov 2021.SCC/21/0050/EIA-SCR

    EIA screening opinion in connection with an application to widen the existing access to Betley Wastewater Treatment Works and construct passing places along the access track, including 23.5m of hedgerow removal and removal of Horse Chestnut (T4) within Betley Village Hall TPO ref T80 if it cannot safely be retained (ref. SCC/21/0038/FULL)

    Betley Wastewater Treatment Works, Main Road, Betley, CW3 9BS

    Received 26 Oct 2021
  13. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 18 Dec 2023.SCC/23/0118/DA

    Submission of details in compliance with conditions 2 (a) (part - construction of the coolers), 35 (urface Water Quality Management and Pollution Mitigation Scheme) and 39 (Liaison Committee) of planning permission SCC/22/0104/FULL-ES

    Poplars landfill site Anaerobic Digestion Facility, Lichfield Road, Cannock, WS11 8NQ

    Received 15 Aug 2023
  14. This application was decided on 28 Aug 2019CH.19/280 WCA

    Consultation from Cannock Chase Council in connection with an application to them for the installation railhead to comprise 5 line rail siding with two gantry cranes and alterations to existing site layout to convert existing depot to a multi-modal container handling facility. Expansion of depot site onto adjoining former Rumer Hill Industrial Estate to include provision of trailer parking and car parking areas and erection of new 2 storey office building. Erection of new workshop building, relocation of washdown facility and refuelling point, and provision of authorised testing facility.

    Pentalver, Pentalver Way, Cannock, WS11 8XY

    Received Not published
  15. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 25 May 2023.SCC/22/0104/FULL-ES

    Application to vary conditions 1 (approved plans), 4 (cessation date), 5 (site clearance), 6 (expiry of permission), 30 (storage and management of digestate material) and 32 (surface water drainage) of planning permission CH.13/09/721 MW.

    Poplars landfill site Anaerobic Digestion Facility , Lichfield Road, CANNOCK, WS11 8NQ

    Received 11 Aug 2022
  16. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 17 Apr 2025.SCC/25/0009/DA

    Submission of details in compliance with condition 8 (Landscaping, Aftercare and Biodiversity Enhancement) of Planning Permission SCC/23/0078/FULL-MIN

    Rocklands Primary School, Purcell Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 7PH

    Received 29 Jan 2025
  17. This application was decided on 27 Jan 2021S.20/06/4127 W

    Application not to comply with (to vary) conditions 2 (approved documents and plans) and 16 (fuel types) of Stafford Borough Council planning permission 05/05475/FUL dated 3 February 2006 to increase the height of the emissions stack and to include the use of compost over size as an additional fuel source within the Biomass Facility.

    Raleigh Hall Industrial Estate - Eccleshall Biomass Facility, Swynnerton Road, Sturbridge, Stafford

    Received Not published
  18. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 28 Mar 2024.SCC/24/0033/DA

    Submission of details in compliance with condition 2 (b) (Notification of when development is brought into use) of prior approval ref. SCC/23/0073/GPDO-PWA

    Cauldon Lowe Quarry, Earlsway, Waterhouses, ST10 3EW

    Received 19 Mar 2024
  19. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 05 Jul 2021.L.18/02/823 W NMA1

    Application for non-material amendment to conditions 23 (Wheel Washing) and 38 (revised Landscaping and Visual Mitigation Scheme) of planning permission L.18/02/823 W to extend to the date for the submission of details.

    W J & A J W RYMAN LTD, MANOR FARM, Manor Farm, Wall Lane, LICHFIELD, WS14 0AH

    Received 28 Jun 2021
  20. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 09 May 2025.SCC/25/0046/CON-PWA

    Prior Written Approval in compliance with condition 9 of permissions CH.00/0577 & S.400/18 and in accordance with Part 17 (Class B) of the General Permitted Development Order for the relocation of site offices, weighbridge and car park.

    RUGELEY QUARRY, WOLSELEY ROAD, OFF STAFFORD BROOK ROAD, RUGELEY, STAFFORDSHIRE

    Received 19 Mar 2025
  21. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 17 Sep 2026.SCC/26/0086/NMA

    Application for a non-material amendment to condition 33 (submission of Ecological Management Plan) of planning permission SCC/25/0036/VOC to extend the timing of the submission of details for approval.

    Redstone Quarry, Quarry Bank, Hollington, Stoke on Trent

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  22. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 11 Apr 2022.SCC/22/0039/CON

    South Staffordshire District Council consultation in connection with application to them for permission for an adventure golf course facility and associated works including car park and landscaping.

    SWINDON GOLF CLUB, Swindon Golf Club, Bridgnorth Road, SWINDON, DY3 4PU

    Received 16 Mar 2022
  23. This application was decided on 13 Oct 2020N.20/04

    Installation of 12 containers with ramps for use as workshops, one single welfare unit and an electric meter house

    Silverdale Enterprise Centre, Silverdale Enterprise Park, Kents Lane, Silverdale, Newcastle-under-Lyme

    Received Not published
  24. This application was decided on 16 Aug 2019SHORT_REF_00272

    Screening Opinion - Remodelling of existing golf course to improve on-site water management, accessibility and player safety through the importation of engineering materials to regrade and reprofile part of the existing golf course, with the construction of new attenuation and irrigation ponds, erection of an associated pump house and proposed landscaping and tree planting [Original ref. SCE.316/SM.19/07/1141 W]

    Whiston Hall Golf Club, Black Lane, Whiston

    Received Not published

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