Stafford, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stafford, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · Town
About Stafford
Stafford, the county town of Staffordshire, England, is a vibrant market town situated approximately 15 miles south of Stoke-on-Trent and north of Wolverhampton, and 24 miles northwest of Birmingham. As of the 2021 census, Stafford boasts a population of 71,673, making it the largest settlement in the Borough of Stafford, which has a total population of 136,837. This strategic location and population density make Stafford a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 70,592 (2016) · Area: 599.0 km²
District: Stafford
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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 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stafford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stafford.
- 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 Stafford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Stafford.
- - 4 St Martins Place Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2LA
Advertisement Display: Signwritten house name text, Signwritten house name text, 1off Projection sign, 1off Chalkboard sign. Linked with 26/41757/ADV
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Shire Hall And County Buildings ST16 2LD
Temporary change of use for filming purposes. The main filming spaces will be Court Room 1 (Shire Hall), The White Room (County Buildings), Coroner's Court (County Buildings). No works to the building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Brockington Ward St Chads Building St Georges Hospital Corporation Street Stafford ST16 3SR
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed single storey ward and plant room extension and alterations comprising the installation of replacement door and windows to existing openings in the east and w
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 1st And 2nd Floor 55 Greengate Street Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2JE
Prior Approval - Conversion of first and second floor to four self contained apartments
Status: Permitted | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 41 Greengate Street Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2JA
Advertisement Consent - Surface mounted non illuminated signage to the Front facade facing Greengate Street over entrance
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Stafford | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Medi-Spa 28 Eastgate Street Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2LZ
Part repair/part replacement of windows (front elevation only)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Marston House St Georges Hospital Corporation Street Stafford Staffordshire
Proposed erection of 3.1m and 5.2m high fencing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Lloyds Bank 5 Market Square Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2JL
Partial removal of the existing external condenser units and air conditioning plant and the installation of new air conditioning plant and associated ductwork
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Lloyds Bank 5 Market Square Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2JL
Listed Building Consent - Partial removal of the existing external condenser units and air conditioning plant and the installation of new air conditioning plant and associated ductwork
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 131 - 141 North Walls Stafford Staffordshire ST16 3AD
Conversion of office building to residential use (10 dwellings)
Status: Permitted | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - 28 Eastgate Street Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2LZ
Variation of Condition 2 on application 23/37159/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Staffordshire History Centre 19A Eastgate Street Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2LZ
Sculptural installation fixed to east wall within the archway entrance on Eastgate Street. Corten steel frame with integral LED lights (2700 - 6500 Kelvin) and sculptural artwork 2400mm x 1220mm. Flan
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 3TA
Prior Approval - Installation of 582 roof mounted solar PV panels of total installed capacity 264.81kWp
Status: Permitted | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-10-14
View full details - - County Record Office Eastgate Street Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2LZ
External wall mounted sign formed of 5mm thick stainless steel logo and lettering powder coated to White
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - 8 Market Square Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2JP
Like for like replacement of external pavement lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Land At Riverside Shopping Centre South Walls Stafford Staffordshire
Digital advertisements displayed on a 300 second loop interchanging with passenger transport information. No more than 15 adverts displayed for 10 seconds at a time
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - The Almshouses Mill Street Stafford Staffordshire
Discharge of condition 3, 6 & 7 on 23/38298/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - 37 Greengate Street Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2JA
Removal of existing silicon based render to the south facing gable wall on the corner of Mill St. Prepare elevation and re-render with non hydraulic lime rendering (in conjunction with 24/39439/LBC)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 37 Greengate Street Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2JA
Removal of existing silicon based render to the south facing gable wall on the corner of Mill St. Prepare elevation and re-render with non hydraulic lime rendering.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Unit 2 Kingsmead Retail Park North Walls Stafford Staffordshire ST16 3AD
Three flat plate aluminium "Swimwell" logos and two bubble flat plate aluminium signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Stafford | Date: 2024-07-22
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A brief summary of Stafford in Staffordshire
Stafford, the county town of Staffordshire, England, is a vibrant market town situated approximately 15 miles south of Stoke-on-Trent and north of Wolverhampton, and 24 miles northwest of Birmingham. As of the 2021 census, Stafford boasts a population of 71,673, making it the largest settlement in the Borough of Stafford, which has a total population of 136,837. This strategic location and population density make Stafford a key area for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 70,592 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Stafford district.
Stafford covers an area of approximately 599.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Stafford 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 Stafford a particularly low-crime area.
Stafford has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stafford Town, Forebridge, Corporation Street Flats, Foregate and St Georges. 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 Stafford 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, Stafford 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 Stafford
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Stafford. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 130 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Stafford.
With an average of 130 days, decisions near Stafford take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Stafford were full planning applications (15), listed building and heritage (9), advertising consent (7). 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: 27 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.