The Potteries, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Potteries, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in The Potteries 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 The Potteries
The Staffordshire Potteries, comprising the towns of Burslem, Fenton, Hanley, Longton, Tunstall, and Stoke, is a historic industrial region in North Staffordshire, England. Renowned for its ceramic production since the early 18th century, the area thrived thanks to its rich local resources, including clay, salt, lead, and coal, making it a significant hub for planning applications related to manufacturing and development in the ceramics industry.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stoke-on-Trent
- Parliamentary constituency: Stoke-on-Trent Central
- LSOA: Stoke-on-Trent 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Potteries.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Potteries.
- 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 The Potteries based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
142 planning applications found near The Potteries.
- - Offices, HAMMOND HOUSE Ridgway Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST1 3AX
Change of use of part ground floor from residential use to office space including elevation alterations
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 65 The Parkway, Hanley, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST1 3BD
Change of use to children's residential care home for a maximum of 3 children aged from 5 to 18 (Use Class C2)
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Land North East, East & South East Of Gunnell Close Gunnell Close, Hanley, Stoke-on-trent, 388548, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST1 3AJ
Partial crown reduction of Willow and Ash trees, by 1m to clear boundary fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Waterside Primary School Eastwood Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST1 3JS
Proposed Dining / P E Modular Building
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Atlas Works, College Road, Stoke-on-trent , ST1 4DQ
Change of use to an educational centre (retrospective)
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 1 Bower Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST1 3BH
Notification to install 1no. 8M Light Wooden Pole outside no. 1 Bower Street
Status: Permitted | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-06-21
View full details - - CLEVELAND WORKS College Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST1 4DQ
Change of use, demolition and extensions to Atlas & Cleveland Works to form up to 18no. residential apartments and up to 7no. residential townhouses, construction of a new apartment building to provid
Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 2 Cleveland Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4DX
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2025-01-01
View full details - - Westcroft Nursing Home, 5 Harding Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3BQ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - Former Olympus Factory, College Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4DQ
Demolition of three storey building (prior notification)
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-11-27
View full details - - THE BOTTLE KILN, Imperial Court, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3EQ
Replacement of windows (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - THE BOTTLE KILN, Imperial Court, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3EQ
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of permission 68479/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-10-17
View full details - - NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE YMCA, Grace Crescent, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3GB
Removal of condition 13 (cycle parking) of permission 64319/FUL
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-10-08
View full details - - NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE YMCA, Grace Crescent, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3GB
Two illuminated wall mounted fascia signs
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Land Off Joiners Square, Lichfield Street, Stoke-on-trent, St1 3eh ,
Construction of a part 3/4-storey building providing 56 extra care apartments and 7 supported housing apartments and construction of a 3-storey 70 bed residential care home, associated landscaping, in
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-09-18
View full details - - Unit 2, Paxton Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3SD
Residential development (outline with all matters reserved)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - 35 Houghton Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-trent, St1 3bj ,
Two storey side extension with part two storey and single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-03-25
View full details - - 2 Cleveland Road, Shelton, Stoke On Trent, St1 4dx ,
Two storey rear and first floor side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-03-18
View full details - - Hinde Street Car Park, Hinde Street, Hanley, Stoke On Trent, St1 3rf ,
Change of use of the Hinde Street Car Park for a temporary site compound to enable delivery of the Stoke Transforming Cities Fund Schemes (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-02-29
View full details - - Pavement Opposite, 105 Regent Road, Stoke-on-trent, St1 3bl ,
Internally illuminated double-sided paper advertisement within relocated bus shelter
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Stoke on Trent | Date: 2024-01-19
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A brief summary of The Potteries in Staffordshire
The Staffordshire Potteries, comprising the towns of Burslem, Fenton, Hanley, Longton, Tunstall, and Stoke, is a historic industrial region in North Staffordshire, England. Renowned for its ceramic production since the early 18th century, the area thrived thanks to its rich local resources, including clay, salt, lead, and coal, making it a significant hub for planning applications related to manufacturing and development in the ceramics industry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes The Potteries a particularly low-crime area.
The Potteries has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Victoria Road, Caldon Canal, Trent and Mersey Canal, Winton Square, Stoke Town Centre, Hanley Park, 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, The Potteries 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 The Potteries
In the last 24 months, 91 planning applications were submitted near The Potteries. Of these, 61% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 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 The Potteries.
The average decision period of 88 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 The Potteries were full planning applications (42), discharge of conditions (16), outline applications (10). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 36 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.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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