Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · City
Planning applications in Stoke-on-Trent are administered by Stoke On Trent City Council. View the full Stoke On Trent City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stoke-on-Trent
- Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent Central
- LSOA: Stoke-on-Trent 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stoke-on-Trent.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stoke-on-Trent.
- 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 Stoke-on-Trent based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
110 planning applications found near Stoke-on-Trent.
- - Sainsbury's Etruria Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 5SA
Single storey mobile healthcare unit to be located within the existing car park of the Community Diagnostic Centre including associated access and works
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Hanley Community Diagnostics Centre Nhs Etruria Road, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST1 5SA
4no. Internally illuminated fascia signs and 1no. internally illuminated totem sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Footpath Opposite, 2 Victoria Square Victoria Square, Hanley, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST1 4JH
Two digital illuminated display screens
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Footpath Opposite 2 Victoria Square, Hanley, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST1 4JH
Installation of one Street Hub unit
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Five Guys, Five Guys Ridgehouse Drive, Etruria, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST1 5SJ
Two illuminated building signs, one illuminated wall mounted sign and one illuminated totem sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - Former Sainsburys, Etruria Road , Stoke-on-trent, ST1 5SA
Installation of an external plant compound to the east of the building, additional plant equipment and two sub-stations installed to the front of the building. Elevational alterations to the existing
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-07-08
View full details - - 1 Chelwood Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST1 5JD
Demolition of residential dwelling and installation of external wall insulation
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 130 Etruria Vale Road, Etruria, Stoke-on-trent, St1 4bn ,
External alterations comprising new and replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - CARPETRIGHT, Etruria Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 5NH
Variation of Condition 2 to allow the sale of charity items (including clothing, furniture, and household goods) to visiting members of the public of planning permission SOT/25987
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - 1 Gardeners Grove, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4NH
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-08-13
View full details - - Aston House rear of, 14 Whitmore Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4JT
Part demolition of single storey building and change of use of existing building to one residential dwelling (use class C3) with elevation alterations, parking and associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 67 Ladysmith Road, Etruria, Stoke-on-trent, St1 4by ,
Single storey rear extension (Prior Approval)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Sainbury's, Etruria Road, Stoke-on-trent, St1 5sa ,
Certificate of (proposed) lawful development for use as medical and health services (Community Diagnostic Centre) (Use Class E)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-03-06
View full details - - Victoria House, Victoria Square, Hanley, Stoke-on-trent, St1 4jh ,
Change of use of first and second floors to large house in multiple occupation for up to 13 residents (sui generis)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-09-18
View full details - - Unit A, Cobridge Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5JQ
One externally illuminated free standing neon sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - Land Off, Sheaf Street, Stoke-on-trent, St1 4lj ,
Erection of two detached dwellings with new vehicular access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2023-02-15
View full details - - Existing Advertisement Site, Broad Street, Stoke-on-trent, St1 4hp ,
Upgrade of existing 48 sheet advert to support digital poster
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2022-10-03
View full details - - Johnstone's Leyland Decorating Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-trent, St1 4ej ,
Demolition of existing low level wall along the east and north east boundaries to be replaced with new brick wall and piers with grey weldmesh fence panel along with installation of 1.8m high grey wel
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2022-04-14
View full details - - Smithfield Mscp, Cannon Place, Hanley, Stoke-on-trent, St1 4ep ,
Erection of 3 x illuminated 'P' signs, 2 x illuminated 'Smithfield' signs, 4 x non-illuminated 'Welcome to Smithfield' signs and non-illuminated Entrance and Exit signage
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2022-03-28
View full details - - Tesco, Clough Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-trent, St1 4ls ,
Felling of one buddleia tree and prune mixed species by 1.5m (Conservation Area Notice)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2022-03-14
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A brief summary of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stoke-on-Trent a particularly low-crime area.
Stoke-on-Trent has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Caldon Canal, Trent and Mersey Canal, Hanley Park, 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Stoke-on-Trent
In the last 24 months, 110 planning applications were submitted near Stoke-on-Trent. Of these, 55% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 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 Stoke-on-Trent.
With an average of 92 days, decisions near Stoke-on-Trent take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Stoke-on-Trent were full planning applications (45), discharge of conditions (25), outline applications (16). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 11 medium-scale applications, 42 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 12 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 88 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Etruria planning applications
- Hanley planning 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.