Forebridge, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Forebridge, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £301,029 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stafford
- Parliamentary constituency: Stafford
- LSOA: Stafford 014F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Forebridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Forebridge.
- 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 Forebridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Forebridge.
- - 15 Siemens Road Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4DT
Proposed change of use from C3 - Dwellinghouse to C4 - House in Multiple Occupation (5no. bedrooms / 5no. occupants)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 42 - 43 Wolverhampton Road Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4DA
The proposal is to convert the top floor into 2 flats (each 3 bed rooms flat), one in the first floor and another by adding a floor i.e. new floor space. Ground floor of the building is in use as Shop
Status: Undecided | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Tesco Extra Newport Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2HF
TPO 277 2003: Works as per submitted documents
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 26 Lichfield Road Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4LL
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed conversion of C3 dwellinghouse into C4 House of Multiple Occupation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 15 Lichfield Road Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4JX
Lawful Development Certificate - To confirm usage as children's day nursery
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 36 The Oval Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4LQ
TPO 18 1973 & Forebridge Conservation Area: Oak - Lower limb removal x 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Land Off Lichfield Road Stafford Staffordshire
Variation of Condition 2 on application 22/36245/REM to enable a re-plan of the site on plots 50, 51, 79, 82, 83, 98, 105, 108-111, 123, 124 , 156, 273 & 274 and to remove garages on plots 51, 53, 60,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 123 Lichfield Road Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4LF
Remove existing signage and install new illuminated Toyota brand signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 8 Telegraph Street Forebridge Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4AT
Extensions and alterations to the dwellinghouse
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - GE Grid Solutions Ranshaw Drive Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4FD
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on application 23/38311/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-06-10
View full details - - Foxearth Sports Prestige The Hough Retail Park Lichfield Road Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4LU
Change of use from mixed use car showroom/ Cafe to restaurant with a drive thru lane, together with minor external works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2023-10-03
View full details - - Footway Of Newport Road Newport Road Stafford Staffordshire
Telecommunication equipment and cabinets
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stafford | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Forebridge in Staffordshire
Forebridge is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.
Property prices in Forebridge show an average sale price of £301,029, 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 Forebridge a particularly low-crime area.
Forebridge has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stafford Town, Forebridge, Corporation Street Flats, Foregate and St Georges, Burton Manor Village. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Forebridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Doxey and Tillington Marshes SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Forebridge 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 Forebridge
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Forebridge. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 118 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Forebridge.
With an average of 118 days, decisions near Forebridge 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 Forebridge were full planning applications (16), listed building and heritage (9), tree works (8). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 28 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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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.