Cobridge, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cobridge, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Cobridge
Cobridge is a district within Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. Historically noted as 'Cow Bridge' on the 1775 Yates map, it was later referred to as Cobridge Gate in 1843 ward records. This area's rich history and development may be of interest to those researching planning applications and local developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stoke-on-Trent
- Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent Central
- LSOA: Stoke-on-Trent 013E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cobridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cobridge.
- 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 Cobridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Cobridge.
- - Land Adjacent To 88 Lowther Street, Cobridge, Stoke On Trent, ST1 5JF
Discharge of condition 4 - Surface water drainage design on case 68891/FUL
Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 8 Mercia Crescent, Cobridge, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST6 3JB
Two storey side and rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Land At Cobridge Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 5JP
Minor design and drainage amendments on application 70861/VAR
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Land At Rear Of 268 Waterloo Road, Stoke-on-trent, Stoke On Trent, ST6 3HL
Change of use to display and sale of motor vehicles (sui generis) together with retention of portable buildings for use as sales office, store and admin building (retrospective)
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - 9 Barrett Crescent, Burslem, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 3JA
2 storey side extension alongside part 2 storey and single storey rear extension (part retrospective)
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 7 Emerson Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST6 3JJ
Single storey rear extension (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 21 Powell Street, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5JR
Front porch and a hip to gable loft conversion with a rear facing dormer
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 7 Mercia Crescent, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3JB
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and rear box dormer
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - Unit 6 Festival Heights Retail Park, Greyhound Way, Etruria, Stoke-on-trent, St1 5nz ,
7 illuminated fascia signs, 1 illuminated entrance feature sign, 2 illuminated free standing leader board signs, 2 illuminated wall mounted menu boards, 1 illuminated pylon sign and 1 non-illuminated
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 32 Edgeware Street, Cobridge, Stoke-on-trent, St1 5jt ,
Erection of detached dwelling with new vehicular access, landscaping and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - Burslem Cricket Club, Greyhound Way, Stoke On Trent, St6 3hx ,
Installation of one 25m high telecommunications lattice tower, equipment cabinets at base, together with associated ancillary works (prior approval)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-10-03
View full details - - Unit 6 Festival Heights Retail Park, Greyhound Way, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5NZ
New glazed delivery driver door and glazed side panel along side elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-03-30
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A brief summary of Cobridge in Staffordshire
Cobridge is a district within Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. Historically noted as 'Cow Bridge' on the 1775 Yates map, it was later referred to as Cobridge Gate in 1843 ward records. This area's rich history and development may be of interest to those researching planning applications and local developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cobridge a particularly low-crime area.
Cobridge has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Burslem Town Centre, Caldon Canal, Trent and Mersey Canal, Newcastle Street, City Centre. 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, Cobridge 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 Cobridge
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Cobridge. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 106 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 Cobridge.
With an average of 106 days, decisions near Cobridge 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 Cobridge were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Burslem planning applications
- Stoke-on-Trent planning applications
- Etruria planning applications
- Sneyd Green planning applications
- Hanley planning applications
- Middleport planning applications
- Shelton planning applications
- Smallthorne planning applications
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.