Search Stafford planning applications
32 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Stafford · updated daily · Stafford Borough Council
- Ground Floor 6 Marston Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 3BSAwaiting decisionPrior Approval - Change of use from Shop/Office to one bedroom flatReceived 23 Oct 202626/42986/POTH
- 44 Greengate Street Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2JAAwaiting decisionPrior Approval - Change of use of upper floors of former bank to create four apartmentsReceived 9 Oct 202626/42857/POTH
- Units 15-17 Guildhall Shopping Centre Market Square Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2BBAwaiting decisionProposed alterations to shopfront fascia/glazing. New shopfront signage. Minor internal alterations. (In conjunction with 26/42655/FUL & 26/42657/ADV)Received 8 Oct 202626/42656/LBC
- Land West Of Vicarage Fields Hilcote Lane Chebsey Stafford StaffordshireAwaiting decisionSiting of log cabin for use as dwellinghouse and associated worksReceived 30 Sep 202626/42629/FUL
- Land Off The Rise Walton On The Hill Stafford StaffordshireAwaiting decisionReserved Matters for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale on application 23/38456/OUTReceived 29 Sep 202626/42607/REM
Planning in Stafford
- Approved
- 71%
- 24 of 33 decided
- Decision time
- about 14 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stafford in the last 24 months, from Stafford Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Stafford
Postcode districts
ST16 112 applications in the last 12 monthsST17 155 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Stafford Borough Council
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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. 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 £289,019, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Stafford area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Stafford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Stafford has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Stafford, 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, 131 planning applications were submitted near Stafford. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 99 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (22), advertising consent (9), outline applications (8). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate).