Middleport, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Middleport, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Middleport
Middleport is a residential and industrial area located within the city of Stoke-on-Trent, England. Situated to the west of Burslem, it serves as a connector between Burslem and the Porthill district of Newcastle-under-Lyme. The district borders Tunstall to the north and Cobridge and Etruria to the south, while also adjoined to Longport, making it a key location for potential planning applications in the region.
District: Burslem
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stoke-on-Trent
- Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent North
- LSOA: Stoke-on-Trent 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Middleport.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middleport.
- 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 Middleport based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Middleport.
- - Burslem Local Centre, 15-21 Brickhouse Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 3AE
Change of use from commercial, business and service (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) (Prior Approval)
Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Former Burslem Gymnastics Centre Newcastle Street, Burslem, Stoke On Trent, ST6 3QB
Change of use and alteration of existing building to food production, including formation of new internal access drive and turning area, and refurbishment of workshop building
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 11 Murhall Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST6 4BL
Certificate of (Proposed) Lawful Development: Conversion of Garage to Home Office
Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Retherm Limited, 136 - 138 Furlong Lane, Burslem, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST6 3LW
Proposed change of use from offices (use class B1) to self-contained flats. (use class C3)
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Market Place/Wedgwood Place, Burlsem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4AT
Erection of Lemmy memorial statue
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Wedgwood Institute, Queen Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3EF
Safeguarding works to building to include repairs and replacement to roofs, rooflights, windows and external facades as well as the erection of external hoarding to staircase
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - Wedgwood Institute, Queen Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3EF
Safeguarding works to building to include repairs and replacement to roofs, rooflights, windows and external facades as well as the erection of external hoarding to staircase
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - Burslem Family Support Centre, Jenkins Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4EL
Change of use to allow for building to be used for workshops and associated offices (Use Class E(g)) alongside partial demolition of the ground floor, a first floor extension and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 16-18 St Johns Square, Burslem, Stoke-on-trent, St6 3aj ,
Change of use of first and second floors to residential (Use Class C3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - 111-113 Newport Lane, Burslem, Stoke-on-trent, St6 3pj ,
Change of use to residential dwelling (Class C3) with external alterations (part retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Middleport in Staffordshire
Middleport is a residential and industrial area located within the city of Stoke-on-Trent, England. Situated to the west of Burslem, it serves as a connector between Burslem and the Porthill district of Newcastle-under-Lyme. The district borders Tunstall to the north and Cobridge and Etruria to the south, while also adjoined to Longport, making it a key location for potential planning applications in the region. It sits within the Burslem district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Middleport a particularly low-crime area.
Middleport has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Burslem Town Centre, Tower Square, Trent and Mersey Canal, Newcastle Street, Wolstanton, Victoria Park. 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, Middleport 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 Middleport
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Middleport. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Middleport may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Middleport were full planning applications (13), outline applications (6), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Burslem planning applications
- Longport planning applications
- Porthill planning applications
- Wolstanton planning applications
- Cobridge planning applications
- Longbridge Hayes planning applications
- Tunstall planning applications
- Etruria 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.