Shelton, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shelton, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shelton are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Shelton
Shelton is a vibrant area within the city of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, situated between the districts of Hanley and Stoke-upon-Trent. Its strategic location makes it a focal point for potential planning applications, catering to a diverse community and various development opportunities.
Population: 10,594
District: City of Stoke-on-Trent
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stoke-on-Trent
- Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent South
- LSOA: Stoke-on-Trent 030D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shelton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shelton.
- 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 Shelton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
55 planning applications found near Shelton.
- - Land to the rear of the former New Black Bull Public House , Bridge Street , Brindley Ford , Stoke on Trent ,
Consultation from Newcastle Borough Council - New self build dwelling to the rear of the former new Black Bull public house
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Land At Cutts Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST1 4LU
Application to discharge condition 3 on application 71916/FUL
Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Chico's Peri Grill 30 Howard Place shelton stoke-on-trent, ST1 4NJ
Discharge of planning condition 3, 4, 5 of planning permission 25/FUL/00074
Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 8 Seaford Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2EU
Installation of extraction system to rear elevation
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 8 Stoke Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2DP
Change of use of ground floor and first floor to 11 bedroomed house in multiple occupation (sui generis)
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Land West Of Weston Road, Stoke-on-trent,
Discharge of condition 35 of permission 69003/FUL
Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Pyenest Street , Shelton, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 4PE
Discharge of condition 3 ( full method statement ) of permission 25/DEM/00100
Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Stoke On Trent College, Stoke Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2DG
Discharge of condition 9 (fixed plant and machinery) of permission 70001/FUL
Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 1 Lawrence Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST1 4QD
Certificate of (proposed) lawful development for the erection of cultural wayfinding markers and associated structures
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Outside 43 Rectory Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 4PN
Notification of installation of 1no. 10M Medium Wooden Pole.
Status: Permitted | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - Corner Of Clarke Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 4PS
Notification of installation 1no. Medium Wooden Pole.
Status: Permitted | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - Canal Side Food Limited T/a Chicos, 30 Howard Place, Shelton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST1 4NJ
Single Storey Side Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-05-25
View full details - - Shelton Minimarket, 30 Stoke Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2QX
installation of extract canopy to rear and new shopfront
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-04-27
View full details - - Land Off, Cutts Street, Stoke-on-trent, St1 4lu ,
Change of use to MOT testing centre, vehicle servicing and repairs (Use Class B2), erection of 1.8-2.0m fencing and erection of workshop buildings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-03-12
View full details - - First and second floors of 47-49 Stoke Road and 1 Seaford Street, Stoke on Trent, ST4 2QW
Certificate of existing lawful use of first and second floors as 6no. self-contained flat.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - The Bell And Bear Pub And Adjacent Premises, 27 And 29 Snow Hill, Shelton, Stoke-on-trent, St1 4lu ,
Outline application for residential development (outline - all matters reserved)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - 71865/CLE - First and second floors of 47-49 Stoke Road and 1 Seaford Street, Stoke on Trent, ST4 2QW
Certificate of existing lawful use of first and second floors as 6no. self-contained flat.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 39a Stoke Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-trent, St4 2qw ,
Single storey front extension and elevation alterations to include new shopfront, door and roller shutter
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Former Busy Bugs Nursery, Bedford House, Havelock Place, Stoke-on-trent, St1 4pr ,
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 67450/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - 11 Snow Hill, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4LU
Three storey development containing eight apartments (Class C3) with associated external refuse/cycle store, retaining wall and landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-07-24
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A brief summary of Shelton in Staffordshire
Shelton is a vibrant area within the city of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, situated between the districts of Hanley and Stoke-upon-Trent. Its strategic location makes it a focal point for potential planning applications, catering to a diverse community and various development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,594. It sits within the City of Stoke-on-Trent district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shelton a particularly low-crime area.
Shelton has 9 conservation areas within its boundaries: Caldon Canal, Trent and Mersey Canal, Penkhull Garden Village, Winton Square, Stoke Town Centre, Hanley Park, Penkhull Village, Hartshill, City 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, Shelton 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 Shelton
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Shelton. Of these, 53% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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 Shelton.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Shelton were full planning applications (31), discharge of conditions (16), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 31 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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