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Planning in Longport

Approved
84%
38 of 43 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Longport in the last 24 months, from Stoke-on-Trent City Council's planning register.

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Around Longport

Postcode districts

ST5 475 applications in the last 12 monthsST6 155 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Stoke-on-Trent City Council

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About Longport

Longport, situated in Stoke-on-Trent, England, features the Longbridge Hayes industrial estate, a key hub for local businesses and industry. This area presents potential opportunities for planning applications, particularly in sectors related to industrial development and economic growth. It sits within the City of Stoke-on-Trent district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Longport a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Longport has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Longport 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Longport, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Longport. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (16), tree works (15), outline applications (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Longport?
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Longport. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Longport?
The average planning decision time near Longport is 50 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Longport?
The planning approval rate near Longport is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Longport?
The most common type of planning application near Longport is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Longport?
You can search and track planning applications near Longport on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.