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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Stoke-on-Trent City Council received?
Stoke-on-Trent City Council received 773 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 81%.
How long does Stoke-on-Trent City Council take to decide applications?
Stoke-on-Trent City Council takes an average of 68 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Stoke-on-Trent City Council?
Stoke-on-Trent City Council approves 81% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Stoke-on-Trent City Council?
Submit your representation to Stoke-on-Trent City Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Stoke-on-Trent City Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Stoke-on-Trent City Council planning decision?
Yes. If Stoke-on-Trent City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 217 appeals were lodged against Stoke-on-Trent City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Stoke-on-Trent City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Stoke-on-Trent City Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Stoke-on-Trent City Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council serves as the local authority for Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, England. Established as a unitary authority in 1997, it combines the roles of both a district and county council, operating independently from Staffordshire County Council. This structure plays a crucial role in managing planning applications and local development initiatives within the city. The council was established in | house_type = Unitary authority. The council is currently led by Jane Ashworth (Labour), who has held the position since 25 May 2023. Jon Rouse serves as Chief Executive since February 2020. The council comprises 44 councillors serving Whole council elected every four years terms, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The council area encompasses 83 towns and villages, including Stoke-on-Trent. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Stoke-on-Trent City Council received 773 planning applications. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (248), discharge of conditions (92), outline applications (88). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

217 planning appeals were lodged against Stoke-on-Trent City Council decisions, of which 59 were allowed and 122 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Stoke-on-Trent City Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Stoke-on-Trent City Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.