Florence, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Florence, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Florence
Florence is a suburb within the Stoke-on-Trent district of Staffordshire, England, located near Meir. The area has historical significance due to the Florence Colliery, established in 1874 and demolished in 1994, which played a role in the local industry by supplying coal for the final firing of a bottle oven. This context may be relevant for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
District: City of Stoke-on-Trent
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £198,965 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stoke-on-Trent
- Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent South
- LSOA: Stoke-on-Trent 032A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Florence.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Florence.
- 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 Florence based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Florence.
- - 24 Upper Belgrave Road, Normacot, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST3 4RN
Single storey front extension
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 6 Hales Place, Longton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST3 4NF
Two-storey rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 24 Upper Belgrave Road, Normacot, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST3 4RN
Single storey front extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 6 Mandela Way, Longton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST3 4DP
Single storey Rear Extension (Prior Approval)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 300 Lightwood Road, Lightwood, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST3 4JP
2 storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 2 Buccleuch Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 4RF
Residential development comprising one dwelling with associated works
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 79 Cocknage Road, Longton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST3 4NZ
Single storey rear extension (prior approval)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 65 Erskine Street, Longton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST3 4NJ
Electric vehicle charger instillation
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 24 Upper Belgrave Road, Normacot, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4RN
Erection of part single storey and part two storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - 86 Buccleuch Road, Normacot, Stoke-on-trent, St3 4rl ,
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 105 Upper Normacot Road, Longton, Stoke-on-trent, St3 4qg ,
Demolition of existing building and replacement single storey building to be used as a garage and storage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 16 Wren View, Normacot, Stoke-ontrent, St3 4sz ,
Single storey rear extension (Prior Approval)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - Workshop At Rear, 261-271 Normacot Road, Longton, Stoke-on-trent, St3 1qy ,
Change of use to wholesale warehouse (Use Class B8) (Retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - 16 Jersey Crescent, Lightwood, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4TJ
Single storey front extension, two storey and part single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, and extension of dropped kerb and installation of new driveway
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Florence in Staffordshire
Florence is a suburb within the Stoke-on-Trent district of Staffordshire, England, located near Meir. The area has historical significance due to the Florence Colliery, established in 1874 and demolished in 1994, which played a role in the local industry by supplying coal for the final firing of a bottle oven. This context may be relevant for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region. It sits within the City of Stoke-on-Trent district.
Property prices in Florence show an average sale price of £198,965, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Florence a particularly low-crime area.
Florence has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Dresden, Longton Town 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, Florence 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 Florence
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Florence. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Florence.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Florence slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Florence were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Normacot planning applications
- Dresden planning applications
- Lightwood planning applications
- Longton planning applications
- Adderley Green planning applications
- Sandford Hill planning applications
- Hartwell planning applications
- Meir 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.