Burslem, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burslem, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Burslem
Burslem, known as the "mother town" of Stoke-on-Trent, is one of the six towns that comprise the city, alongside Hanley, Tunstall, Fenton, Longton, and Stoke-upon-Trent. As of the 2021 Census, Burslem Central ward had a population of 6,490, making it a significant area for planning applications within the city. Its historical significance and community context may impact development considerations in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stoke-on-Trent
- Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent North
- LSOA: Stoke-on-Trent 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burslem.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burslem.
- 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 Burslem based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Burslem.
- - 12 Orgreave Street, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 2HQ
Single storey rear extension (Prior Approval)
Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-02-15
View full details - - Former Moorcroft Factory Nile Street, Burslem, ST6 2BH
Installation of roller shutter door and associated external works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 28 Owen Grove, Burslem, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST6 1AG
Certifcate of (proposed) lawful development for a hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and to include front rooflights
Type: Amendment | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Units A2-a4, Stoke On Trent, ST6 2EB
Replacement of asbestos cement wall cladding with profiled metal sheet cladding at high level along the rear elevations of Units A2, A3 & A4, along with air conditioning plant to be roof mounted on th
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 80a Waterloo Road, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST6 3EX
installation of extractor flue to rear elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Unit C4, Sneyd Hill Industrial Estate, Stoke-on-trent, St6 2eb ,
Variation of condition 2 of permission ref. 21431/FUL to allow for ancillary retail sale of goods associated with primary storage and distribution use (use class B8)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 72 Barnfield Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3DH
Single storey side and rear extension and new boundary walls (Retrospective).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - 165 Waterloo Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2ER
Two storey side extension and single storey side/rear extension (part-retrospective).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Burslem in Staffordshire
Burslem, known as the "mother town" of Stoke-on-Trent, is one of the six towns that comprise the city, alongside Hanley, Tunstall, Fenton, Longton, and Stoke-upon-Trent. As of the 2021 Census, Burslem Central ward had a population of 6,490, making it a significant area for planning applications within the city. Its historical significance and community context may impact development considerations in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Burslem a particularly low-crime area.
Burslem has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Burslem Town Centre, Trent and Mersey Canal, Newcastle Street. 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, Burslem 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 Burslem
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Burslem. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Burslem may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Burslem slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Burslem were full planning applications (16), outline applications (4), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 70% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.