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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596 approved · 15 refused · 33 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 application was decided on 21 Jan 2021SCE.324/602 MW

    Request for an EIA Screening Opinion in connection with a proposal for the winning and working of sand and gravel within a southern extension to the existing quarry and restoration to agriculture involving the importation of inert restoration materials.

    Saredon Quarry

    Received Not published
  2. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 26 Jun 2025.SCC/25/0004/FULL-MAJ

    Erection of two fences, two pedestrian turnstiles and two vehicular gates installed at the perimeter of the cement plant, adjacent to the public highway by Earlsway.

    CAULDON CEMENT PLANT , EARLSWAY, WATERHOUSES, ST10 3EW

    Received 7 Jan 2025
  3. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 14 Feb 2023.SCC/22/0165/NMA

    Application for non-material amendment to condition 4 of planning permission SCC/22/0004/FULL to amend the condition to allow for the submission of a Great Crested Newt District Licensing Scheme Certificate

    Lane End Farm, Shippey Lane, STAFFORD, ST18 9GY

    Received 23 Nov 2022
  4. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 10 Jul 2026.SCC/26/0065/CON

    South Staffordshire District Council consultation in connection with an application to them for planning permission for the demolition of existing farmhouse, retention of outbuilding and the construction of an 80no. bedroom Extra Care Home Facility (C2), with access via Stafford Road, parking area, communal amenity area, landscaping, earthworks, SuDS and other associated works (ref. 26/00359/FULM).

    Old Drayton Farmhouse, Stafford Road, ST19 5RD

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  5. We are currently awaiting more information from the applicant to address matters that have been raised during the consultation process.L.18/07 D1

    Submission of details in compliance with conditions: 2 (a) (Commencement of works); 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)); 7 (Foul and surface water drainage); and, Construction traffic management measures in accordance with the accompanying MoU; all relating to planning permission L.18/07

    Nether Stowe High School, St. Chad's Road, Lichfield

    Received 7 Apr 2020
  6. As the statutory consultation period has ended (if applicable), we have started to prepare a decision report / letter on this case before it is determined by Planning Officers, or by the Planning Committee. Alternatively (where applicable), we may be preparing the conditions of the planning permission / reasons for refusal prior to issuing the decision notice for this case.SCC/25/0075/FULL-MIN

    Application for Proposed Innovation Centre and Science Block Extension

    THOMAS ALLEYNES HIGH SCHOOL, DOVE BANK, UTTOXETER, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8DU

    Received 16 Jun 2025
  7. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 29 Oct 2025.SCC/25/0100/DA

    Submission of details in compliance with condition 14 (Traffic Mitigation Measures) of planning permission SCC/25/0020/VOC

    Greywood Primary School, Baker Way, Lichfield, WS14 9GF (Formally known as St. Johns Grange Primary School, Primary, Shortbutts Lane)

    Received 18 Aug 2025
  8. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 18 Feb 2026.SCC/26/0018/CON

    South Staffordshire Council consultation in connection with an application to them for the discharge of requirements 4(1), 5(1), 12(1), 13(1), 15, 16(1), 20(1), 24(2), 27(1), 28(1) and 29(1) under the West Midlands Frail Freight Interchange Order 2020 (as amended by The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange (Correction Order) 2020 and The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange (Amendment) Orders 2023 and 2025 (The Order) in relation to proposed warehousing and associated works at Development Zone A7b (Plot 5010), (ref 26/00053/WMI)

    West*Midlands*Interchange*WatlingStreet/ WolverhamptonRoad, Gailey

    Received 22 Jan 2026
  9. This application was decided on 15 Apr 2020ES.19/04/5021 W D2

    Submission of details in compliance with condition 7 of planning permission ES.19/04/5021 W regarding Highway Condition Survey

    Land north of Harehedge Lane

    Received Not published
  10. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 11 Jan 2024.SCC/24/0007/CON

    Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council consultation in connection with an application to them for planning permission for the construction of up to 155 dwellings with some matters reserved (ref: 23/00979/OUT)

    Land North West of Bar Hill, Madeley, CW3 9QE

    Received 21 Dec 2023
  11. This application was decided on 01 Apr 2019ES.12/03/501 MW D7

    Submission of details in compliance with condition 3 of planning permission ES.12/03/501 MW relating to notification of soil stripping in phases 3b and 3c

    Newbold and Tucklesholme Quarry

    Received Not published
  12. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 25 Apr 2025.SCC/24/0121/FULL-MAJ

    Application for Installation of 3no. kiosks and new access point

    Blymhill Sewage Treatment Works, Brockton Lane, Brineton. TF11 8NH.

    Received 16 Oct 2024
  13. This application was decided on 19 Jul 2019S.18/04/4124 W D3

    Submission of details in compliance with condition 2 (c) of planning permission S.18/04/4124 W relating to an amended notification date for the commencement of the importation of waste

    Cotes Hall Farm, Cotes Lane, Swynnerton, Stone

    Received Not published
  14. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 03 Aug 2022.SCC/21/0055/VOC

    To vary (not comply with) condition 2 of the permission S.EA/2 to extend the extraction deadline from 12 March 2022 to 31 March 2024

    Weavers Hill Sand Pit, Guild Lane, Newport, TF10 9DE

    Received 3 Nov 2021
  15. This application was decided on 06 Nov 2020CH/20/381 MSA

    Consultation from Cannock Chase Council in connection with an application to them for planning permission for residential development

    Field to the north of Rawnsley Road, Cannock

    Received Not published
  16. This application was decided on 19 Nov 2020ES.20/01/5024 W

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use or operation or activity for the stockpiling of soil and the storage of reclaimed building materials

    Land off Norman Terrace, Claymills, Burton upon Trent

    Received Not published
  17. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 07 Dec 2022.SCC/22/0126/NMA

    Application for non-material amendment to condition 15 of planning permission SCC/21/0011/FULL to extend the timescale for the submission of a Replacement Tree Planting and Aftercare Scheme

    Princefield First School, Saxon Road, Penkridge, ST19 5EP

    Received 3 Oct 2022
  18. This application was decided on 04 Dec 2019S.16/10 D4

    Submission of details in compliance with condition 9 of planning permission S.16/10 relating to a flood defence barrier

    Stafford Western Access Road on land between A34 Foregate Street and Martin Drive, Castlefields, Stafford

    Received Not published
  19. This application was decided on 10 Jun 2020CH.20/173 MSA

    Consultation from Cannock Chase Council in connection with an application to them for planning permission for demolition of an existing dwelling and outbuildings, and the erection of 10 dwellings and associated development including access, parking and landscaping

    268, Bradbury Lane, Hednesford, Cannock

    Received Not published
  20. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 05 Oct 2023.SCC/23/0127/EA-DATE

    Request to postpone the date for the submission of an application for the Periodic Review of Minerals Permissions (ROMPs) IDO/SM/3, IDO/SM/8 and SM.EA/2 (Caldon Low Quarry); and IDO/SM/6 AND IDO/SM/9 (Cauldon Quarry) under Paragraph 5, Schedule 14 of the Environment Act 1995 from 31 December 2023 to 30 September 2025.

    Cauldon Quarries Complex, Yelsway Lane, Cauldon, ST10 3EW

    Received 14 Sept 2023
  21. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 10 Dec 2024.SCC/24/0051/VOC

    Application to not comply with (to vary) Conditions 1 (Approved Plans), 3 (Commencement of Development and Notifications), 10 (Site Layout) & 11 (Site Layout update) of Planning Permission SCC/23/0114/VOC to reverse the direction of working.

    Poplars Landfill Site, Lichfield Road, Cannock, WS11 8NQ

    Received 15 May 2024
  22. This application was decided on 20 Nov 2020L.19/11

    Application for minor material amendments to vary (not comply with) condition 1 (amended plans); 7 (approval of bird and bat boxes within an amended timescale); 8 (not to comply with landscaping as no longer required); and 13 (amended drainage plan) of planning permission L.17/07

    St Stephens Primary School, Church Lane, Fradley, Lichfield

    Received Not published
  23. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 17 Oct 2024.SCC/24/0113/NMA

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment to Condition 15 (HMP) of Planning Permission SCC/23/0111/FULL-MAJ to extend the timing of the submission of details for approval

    Burntwood Sewage Treatment Works, Peter's Lane, Burntwood

    Received 24 Sept 2024
  24. This case has been determined and the decision was issued on 16 May 2023.S.19/08/4004 W

    Application to vary (not comply with) Condition 1 (Approved documents and plans) of planning permission ref. S.16/05/4004 W relating to: amendments to the location of the weighbridge and office; reduction of the landscape area (trees and hedges retained as approved); the increase of the 'lean to' size; inclusion of pasteurising equipment; relocation of liquid storage tanks; relocation of odour control (now referenced bio filter); relocation of post pasteurisation tank and, amendments to the northern elevation of the Food De-packaging Facility ancillary to the adjacent Anaerobic Digestion / Biogas Facility

    Lower Reule Bioenergy Ltd, Brookfield Farm AD Plant, Cowley, Gnosall, STAFFORD, ST20 0BG

    Received 24 Sept 2019

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