Fenton, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fenton, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Fenton are administered by Stoke On Trent City Council. View the full Stoke On Trent City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Fenton
Fenton is a town within Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and is part of the historic amalgamation of six towns that formed the borough in 1910, later achieving city status in 1925. Known as "the Forgotten Town," Fenton was notably excluded from local author Arnold Bennett's writings, including his renowned novel, Anna of the Five Towns. For those researching planning applications in the area, Fenton's unique history and identity may influence local development and community initiatives.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stoke-on-Trent
- Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent Central
- LSOA: Stoke-on-Trent 023A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fenton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fenton.
- 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 Fenton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Fenton.
- - Land Adjacent To 2 Warrington St. Fenton Stoke-on-Trent , ST4 3LF
Discharge of planning conditions 3, 5,9,10,12 and 14 of planning permission reference 71991/ful
Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Victoria Food & Wine , 60 Victoria Road, Fenton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2JX
Amalgamation of units 60 and 62 and change of use of ground floor to commercial use (Use Class E), change is use of upper floors to create one residential unit (Use Class C3) and elevation alterations
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Fenton Town Hall Albert Square, Fenton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST4 3FA
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed): Installation of microgeneration PV Panels on the east facing roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 98 Manor Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2JE
Two storey rear extension and single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-18
View full details - - Go Store, Alan Alfred Avenue, Fenton, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 3FL
Discharge of conditions 5 and 8 of permission 68727/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Land East Of Woodbank Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2LT
Application to discharge condition 5 of permission 70924/VAR
Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Fenton Library, Baker Street, Fenton, Stoke On Trent, St4 3af ,
Change of use of former Fenton Library (Use Class F1(d) to 8 residential units (Use Class C3) together with elevational alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - WL/2024/00762 - LAND AT, LINCOLN ROAD, FENTON
Prior approval for proposed change of use from agricultural buildings to 5no. dwellings.
Status: Refused | Type: Prior Approval Change of Use | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-09-26 - WL/2024/00761 - LAND AT, LINCOLN ROAD, FENTON
Prior approval for proposed change of use from agricultural buildings to 1no. dwelling.
Status: Refused | Type: Prior Approval Change of Use | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-09-26 - WL/2024/00760 - LAND OFF, LINCOLN ROAD, FENTON
Prior approval for proposed change of use from agricultural buildings to 1no. dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Prior Approval Change of Use | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-09-17
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A brief summary of Fenton in Staffordshire
Fenton is a town within Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and is part of the historic amalgamation of six towns that formed the borough in 1910, later achieving city status in 1925. Known as "the Forgotten Town," Fenton was notably excluded from local author Arnold Bennett's writings, including his renowned novel, Anna of the Five Towns. For those researching planning applications in the area, Fenton's unique history and identity may influence local development and community initiatives.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fenton a particularly low-crime area.
Fenton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Victoria Road, Albert Square. 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, Fenton 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 Fenton
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Fenton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Fenton.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Fenton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Fenton were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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.