Longton, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longton, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Longton are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Longton
Longton, located in Staffordshire, is one of the six towns that united to create the county borough of Stoke-on-Trent in 1910, alongside Hanley, Tunstall, Fenton, Burslem, and Stoke-upon-Trent. This rich industrial heritage may impact planning applications in the area, particularly in relation to redevelopment and conservation projects.
Population: 27,214
District: City of Stoke-on-Trent
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £185,550 (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 033C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longton.
- 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 Longton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Longton.
- - Former Edensor High School, Edensor Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 2NA
Discharge of condition 8 of permission 71188/FUL
Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Former Edensor High School, Edensor Road, Longport, Stoke On Trent, ST3 2NA
Discharge of condition 40 (Foul Drainage system) for planning permission ref: 71188/FUL.
Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 1 Barford Street, Longton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST3 2NN
Certificate of Lawful Development (Existing): Change of use to three self contained residential flats (C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 500 King Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1EZ
Proposed change of use of the north courtyard and erection of an infill extension in the southwest corner to create 25no. residential dwellings and alterations to retail units
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 500 King Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1EZ
Erection of an infill extension in the southwest corner to create 25no. residential dwellings, internal and external alterations to existing building (including alterations to existing bottle oven) (L
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - George & Dragon Public House, Heathcote Rd, Stoke-on-trent, St3 2jr ,
Change of use of part of public house to one self-contained residential unit (Use Class C3) together with elevational alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - Land at, Phoenix Retail Park, A50, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2JD
Installation of substation alongside electric vehicle charging points with associated cabinets and equipment to service eight parking spaces
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Longton in Staffordshire
Longton, located in Staffordshire, is one of the six towns that united to create the county borough of Stoke-on-Trent in 1910, alongside Hanley, Tunstall, Fenton, Burslem, and Stoke-upon-Trent. This rich industrial heritage may impact planning applications in the area, particularly in relation to redevelopment and conservation projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 27,214. It sits within the City of Stoke-on-Trent district.
Property prices in Longton show an average sale price of £185,550, 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 Longton a particularly low-crime area.
Longton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Dresden, Longton Town Centre, Blurton Church. 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, Longton 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 Longton
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Longton. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Longton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Longton were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).
Nearby Towns
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