Beaconside, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beaconside, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Beaconside
Beaconside is a district in Stafford, England, notable for housing the Ministry of Defence's Stafford site, previously an RAF base. The area was once home to Staffordshire University's campus until its closure in 2014. Beaconside is also named after a significant road that is part of the A513, making it a key location for planning applications in the region.
District: Stafford
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stafford
- Parliamentary constituency: Stafford
- LSOA: Stafford 010F
Crime Statistics
182 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 73
- anti-social-behaviour: 33
- public-order: 15
- shoplifting: 14
- criminal-damage-arson: 13
- other-theft: 10
- bicycle-theft: 7
- drugs: 7
- burglary: 4
- vehicle-crime: 2
- other-crime: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- robbery: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beaconside.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beaconside.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Beaconside based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Beaconside.
- - 24 Trenchard Avenue Beaconside Stafford Staffordshire ST16 3QB
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed - Single storey rear and side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - MOD Stafford Beaconside Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0AQ
Prior Approval - Erection of a single storey general-purpose (non-residential) building alongside associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - MOD Stafford Beacon Barracks Beaconside Stafford Staffordshire
The erection of a single storey general-purpose (non-residential) building alongside associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 65 Prospect Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 3NZ
Single Storey flat roof extension to the rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 11 Cairns Drive Stafford Staffordshire ST16 3PW
Lawful development certificate proposed. Demoltion of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 21 Melbourne Crescent Beaconside Stafford Staffordshire ST16 3JU
Rear extension- total length beyond rear wall of the original dwelling 4m, maximum height 3m and eaves height 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - R A F Stafford Beaconside Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0AQ
Prior Notification for the proposed development of a of a single non-residential building comprising offices, workshops, garaging and a number of secure rooms within a single access, fenced compound w
Status: Permitted | Council: Stafford | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Beaconside in Staffordshire
Beaconside is a district in Stafford, England, notable for housing the Ministry of Defence's Stafford site, previously an RAF base. The area was once home to Staffordshire University's campus until its closure in 2014. Beaconside is also named after a significant road that is part of the A513, making it a key location for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Stafford district.
The Beaconside area recorded 182 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Beaconside has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stafford Town, Forebridge, Corporation Street Flats, Foregate and St Georges. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Beaconside planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Beaconside
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Beaconside. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Beaconside.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Beaconside were full planning applications (6), outline applications (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.