Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Burton upon Trent are administered by East Staffordshire Borough Council. View the full East Staffordshire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Burton upon Trent
Burton upon Trent, a vibrant market town in East Staffordshire, is situated on the banks of the River Trent, just 11 miles southwest of Derby and 20 miles south of the Peak District National Park. With a population of 76,270 as of the 2021 census, the town offers a rich community atmosphere for its residents, known as Burtoniains. Its strategic location near the Derbyshire border makes it an appealing area for various planning applications and developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Staffordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Burton and Uttoxeter
- LSOA: East Staffordshire 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burton upon Trent.
- 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 Burton upon Trent based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Burton upon Trent.
- - Land at SK2420 2230, Drakelow Park, Walton Road, Drakelow, Swadlincote
The approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Lighting Strategy) , 5 (landscaping) , 6 (External Materials) relating to planning permission DMPA/2023/1553 (Approval of reserved matters (layout, sc
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - 643421 - ANGLESEY COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL CLARENCE STREET BURTON UPON TRENT DE14 3LG
Change of use from Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to Use Class F1 (Learning and non-residential institutions).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - 643368 - 9 NEW STREET BURTON UPON TRENT DE14 3QN
Listed Building application for the installation of a new doorway to the former coal store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - 643354 - BUILDING TO REAR OF 4 LICHFIELD STREET BURTON UPON TRENT DE14 3QZ
Demolition of vacant building to facilitate the erection of 5 residential dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - 643365 - ELIM CHURCH MOOR STREET BURTON UPON TRENT
Discharge of Condition number 5 of Listed Building Consent P/2025/00177 relating to the repairs and restoration of windows across the building including removal of inappropriate vents, glass and overh
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - 643129 - BURTON COLLEGE LICHFIELD STREET BURTON UPON TRENT DE14 3RL
Installation of an air source heat pump and raised platform to the roof and installation of a plant riser to the East elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Benefits Agency Crown House New Street Burton upon Trent DE14 3SL
Prior notification for the of removal windows and doors and demolition of internal partitions on the sixth floor.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - The Brewhouse Studios Duke Street Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE14 1EB
Replacement of a door on the south elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - Land and buildings on the east side of Alfred Street Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE14 3TE
Demolition of existing garages and replace with a detached building to be used as a car workshop and an MOT test centre.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2024-08-16
View full details - - Ground Floor 1 Lichfield Street Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE14 3QZ
Display of non-illuminated fascia signs
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Ground Floor 1 Lichfield Street Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE14 3QZ
Listed Building application for the display of non-illuminated fascia signs and retention of paint to all elevations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - Brigade House (Ground Floor) and land to the rear New Street Burton-Upon-Trent DE14 3TN
Full planning application for change of use of building and land from used car centre (sui generis) to rental vehicle premises (sui generis) including rental vehicle office within retained building an
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - Sainsburys Union Street Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE14 1AA
Removal of branches within 1 metres of lighting columns from four Leylandii trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2023-09-15
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A brief summary of Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire
Burton upon Trent, a vibrant market town in East Staffordshire, is situated on the banks of the River Trent, just 11 miles southwest of Derby and 20 miles south of the Peak District National Park. With a population of 76,270 as of the 2021 census, the town offers a rich community atmosphere for its residents, known as Burtoniains. Its strategic location near the Derbyshire border makes it an appealing area for various planning applications and developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Burton upon Trent a particularly low-crime area.
Burton upon Trent has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Trent and Mersey Canal, Clarence Street and Anglesey Road, Burton upon Trent, George Street, Burton upon Trent, Station Street and Borough Road, Burton upon Trent, King Edward Place, Burton No. 2 and 3 Town Centre, Horninglow Street and Guild 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, Burton upon Trent 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 Burton upon Trent
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Burton upon Trent. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 102 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Burton upon Trent.
With an average of 102 days, decisions near Burton upon Trent take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Burton upon Trent were full planning applications (13), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.
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