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Planning in Stoke-on-Trent

Approved
83%
67 of 79 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stoke-on-Trent in the last 24 months, from Stoke-on-Trent City Council's planning register.

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About Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent, located in Staffordshire, England, is a significant urban centre with an estimated population of 259,965 as of 2022, making it the largest settlement in the county and a major city in the Midlands. The city is encircled by several towns, including Newcastle-under-Lyme, Alsager, Kidsgrove, and Biddulph, contributing to a larger conurbation that may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stoke-on-Trent 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Stoke-on-Trent, 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, 123 planning applications were submitted near Stoke-on-Trent. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (35), discharge of conditions (24), outline applications (12). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stoke-on-Trent?
In the last 24 months, 123 planning applications were submitted near Stoke-on-Trent. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stoke-on-Trent?
The average planning decision time near Stoke-on-Trent is 93 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Stoke-on-Trent?
The planning approval rate near Stoke-on-Trent is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stoke-on-Trent?
The most common type of planning application near Stoke-on-Trent is full planning applications, with 35 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stoke-on-Trent?
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