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Stafford planning applications

1,262 applications. 77% approved. 132 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,262 planning applications from Stafford. 206 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 77% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

206
Decided 12 months to September 2026
457
New applications 12 months to September 2026
315
Awaiting decision

Stafford takes a median of 133 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • 26/42653/ESS Awaiting decision

    Land At Forge Farm Stafford Road Stone ST15 0BH

    Screening Opinion - Development of foodstore

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Outline
  • 26/42644/TWT Awaiting decision

    2 Thorneyfields Lane Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9YS

    TPO 415 2006: Sycamore and Oak - Crown reduce by up to 3m and crown lift to 4m to limit impact on neighbours property

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/42704/TWT Awaiting decision

    Highfields Hall Lovelace Close Highfields Stafford Staffordshire

    TPO 529 2009: 2 x Oak - Removal of ivy and deadwood plus removal overhanging branches for security and safety of neighbouring property.

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/42672/ESS Awaiting decision

    Land East Of Stone Road Stafford

    Screening Opinion - Outline application with all matters reserved except for primary access for the development of up to 650 homes, primary school and associated facilities, public open spaces, drainage details, earthworks and all related works including demolition of existing buildings, structures and site clearance

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Outline
  • 26/42710/DCLB Awaiting decision

    16 Martin Street Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2LB

    Discharge of Conditions 5 and 6 on 23/38071/LBC

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/42622/TCA Awaiting decision

    Management Suite Trentham Retail Village Stone Road Tittensor Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST4 8AX

    Trentham Conservation Area: Beech - Reduce crown by approximately one-third to reduce weight and minimise the risk of structural failure.

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/42610/TCA Awaiting decision

    Ivy Dene Back Lane Little Haywood Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0UL

    Colwich & Little Haywood Conservation Area: 3 x Hornbeams (T1-T3) - Repollard to old cuts to reduce impact on property, lesson the risk of failure of regrowth into the road and to maintain trees in safe condition

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/42617/TWT Awaiting decision

    Sunningdale House Walton Lane Brocton Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0TT

    TPO 337 2005: 3 x Pines - have been heavily reduced in the past and have died - Remove to ground level

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/42641/TWT Awaiting decision

    20 Green Close Great Haywood Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0WF

    TPO 20 1976: Alder - End weight reduce left hand stem by 2m leaning towards house to relieve weight and balance tree. Crown lift to gain 4m from ground level

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/42651/NOTH Awaiting decision

    Spon Farm Uttoxeter Road Milwich Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0HD

    Operation of a Certified Location with Caravan and Motorhome Club

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026
  • 26/42674/PAGR Awaiting decision

    Taft Wharf Farm Bellamour Lane Wolseley Bridge ST17 0XL

    Prior Approval - Erection of agricultural building

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/42600/TWT Awaiting decision

    The Old Dairy House Trentham Park Park Drive Trentham Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST4 8AE

    TPO 121 1983 & Trentham Conservation Area: Holly - Remove as it has now outgrown it's location next to the the Old Dairy House. Also experiencing some exudation at approximately 15ft up one of the codominant stems. Semi mature Norway Maple - Excessive squirrel damage, lower limbs have been removed on the last after excessive squirrel damage led to failure. Squirrel damage present to the upper canopy and main stem with decay evident.

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/42591/HOU Awaiting decision

    Pool Cottage Doley Road Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6EW

    Variation of Condition 2 on application number 23/36990/HOU

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 26/42589/FUL Awaiting decision

    Stafford Town Centre Stafford

    Change of use for filming - Eastgate House, Martin Street, St Martins Place, St Chads Place, Market Square, Market Street and traffic and pavement control on Eastgate Street

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/42587/TWT Awaiting decision

    Little Shawms Radford Rise Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4PS

    TPO 22 1975: Maple - Fell. This large maple has started to die back all over the crown. This tree needs to be felled as it's close proximity to the building and heavily weighted in that direction making it a high risk tree. Another maple should be planted as close to it's location as possible.

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/42572/LDCPP Awaiting decision

    18 Betony Villas Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1XF

    Single storey rear extension

    Submitted 10 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/42568/TWT Awaiting decision

    10 The Woodlands Cold Meece Stone Staffordshire ST15 0YA

    TPO 228 2000: Pine (G1) - Remove one dead pine. Ash (T1) - Remove due to included bark at base and recent breakout at 8m. Pine (T2) - Remove due to 14 degree lean and exposure when T1 is removed. Goat Willow (T3) - Crown reduction by up to 3m to suitable growing point due to included bark at 2m and to reduce impact on neighbours outbuilding

    Submitted 7 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/42561/FUL Awaiting decision

    27 & 30 Crabbery Street Stafford ST16 2BA

    Change of use and conversion of the upper floors of 27 & 30 Crabbery Street to provide three self-contained apartments and a three bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

    Submitted 6 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/42613/TWT Awaiting decision

    6 Manor Grove Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1QL

    TPO 91 1981: Unidentified Species - Crown prune 20% with deadwood removal

    Submitted 5 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/42631/NHPD Awaiting decision

    72 The Fillybrooks Stone Staffordshire ST15 0DL

    Demolition of existing extension and new single storey rear extension. 3.9m length from rear. 4m max height. 3m height of eaves.

    Submitted 5 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 26/42557/TWT Awaiting decision

    Land Front Of 9 Burton Bank Lane Stafford Staffordshire

    TPO 6 1968: Oak - Fell tree with significant zone of basal decay caused by Ganoderma resinaceum fungus, grind out stump and look to plant replacement oak tree at a suitable location nearby.

    Submitted 5 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/42550/TWT Awaiting decision

    57 Mount Avenue Stone Staffordshire ST15 8LW

    TPO 1 1952: Sycamore - remove the lower epicormic growth.

    Submitted 4 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/42547/TWT Awaiting decision

    Badgers Croft Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire

    TPO 27 1976: Ash - Currently has category 1-2 dieback and is in falling distance of a well used footpath and residential garden. Reduce height by approx 2m and laterally by 1-2m, both to an appropriate pruning point.

    Submitted 4 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/42539/LDCPP Awaiting decision

    38 Perle Brook Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6AN

    Single-storey rear extension

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/42545/LDCPP Awaiting decision

    Spring Cottage Church Eaton Road Haughton Stafford Staffordshire ST18 9JQ

    Proposed Lawful Development Certificate - New outbuilding for use as a home gym

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/42583/PIP Awaiting decision

    Aston Pool Farm Stafford Road Aston By Stone Stone Staffordshire ST15 0BH

    Permission in Principle - Residential development for up to six dwellings

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Outline
  • 26/42524/LDCPP Awaiting decision

    35 Constable Close Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0WG

    Tile over the old false chimney area at the west gable end of our roof, using matching tiles and a few bricks at the apex.

    Submitted 30 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/42569/NOTH Granted

    Yew Tree Farm Wheatlow Brooks Road Milwich Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0EW

    Notice of intention to use an exemption certificate - Camping Certificate

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026
  • 26/42570/NHPD Awaiting decision

    16 Hawke Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1PZ

    Proposed single storey rear extension. 4m from rear, max height 3.5m, height of eaves 2.4m.

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Householder
  • 26/42546/NOTH Granted

    Land North Of Hartwell Lane Barlaston Stoke-On-Trent

    Replace existing overhead service with new underground service to comply with Electricity Regulations. Small trench approx 1.5m in length to be excavated to allow for underground cable installation at base of wooden pole

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026
  • 26/42498/LDCPP Granted

    156 Marston Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 3BS

    Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed change of use from Hairdressing Salon to Indian Street Food Restaurant

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/42503/LDCPP Awaiting decision

    The Grosvenor Centre High Street Gnosall Stafford Staffordshire ST20 0EX

    Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed solar panels to be mounted on roof

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/42502/POTH Awaiting decision

    42 - 43 Wolverhampton Road Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4DA

    Prior Approval - Change of Use from Ancillary storage space above shop (Class E) to Residential Use (Class C3 )

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/42497/PAR Awaiting decision

    Land South Of Dimmocks Farm Amerton Lane Amerton Stafford Staffordshire

    Prior Approval - Conversion of part agricultural building up to two dwellings See Class Q Report

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Other
  • 26/42489/TCA Awaiting decision

    Shugborough Hall Shugborough Park Lichfield Road Shugborough Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0XA

    Great Haywood & Shugborough Conservation Area: Works as per submitted schedule

    Submitted 22 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/42521/PIP Awaiting decision

    Land Opposite 194 Northwood Lane Clayton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire

    Development for between 1 and 5 net dwellings on land Northwood Lane, Clayton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire

    Submitted 22 Jul 2026 Outline
  • 26/42495/T5N Awaiting decision

    Land Opposite Silkmore Lane Stafford Staffordshire

    TPO 172 1991: Cherry - Dismantle to as close to ground level as reasonably practicable

    Submitted 22 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/42487/TWT Awaiting decision

    The Gardeners Cottage 25 High Park Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1BL

    TPO 457 2007: Fagus Sylvatica Pendula - 4m crown lift

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/42562/PAGR Awaiting decision

    Green Farm Cresswell Road Hilderstone Stone Staffordshire ST15 8SQ

    Provision of a general purpose agricultural storage shed

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/42477/FUL Awaiting decision

    Lamb And Flag Main Road Little Haywood Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0TU

    External beer garden refurbishment (in conjunction with 26/42478/LBC)

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/42478/LBC Awaiting decision

    Lamb And Flag Main Road Little Haywood Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0TU

    External beer garden refurbishment (in conjunction with 26/42477/FUL)

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/42474/FUL Awaiting decision

    Land At Newport Road Haughton Stafford Staffordshire

    THE CLOSURE OF THE EXISTING ACCESS ONTO NEWPORT ROAD, THE FORMATION OF A NEW ACCESS ONTO NEWPORT ROAD ALONG WITH THE ERECTION OF A STABLE BUILDING WITH ASSOCIATED BIODIOVERSITY IMPROVEMENTS

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/42537/TWT Awaiting decision

    7 Lansbury Close Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9YW

    TPO 13 1973: Spruce - Crown reduction height approx 4m and approx 3m reduction on lateral branches.

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/42509/PIP Awaiting decision

    Land At Windmill Hill Rough Close Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire

    Application for permission in principle for the erection of 4 - 9 dwellings

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Outline
  • 26/42456/LDCPP Refused

    The Old Smithy Hilderstone Road Sandon Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0DU

    Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed shepherds hut

    Submitted 14 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/42453/LDCPP Awaiting decision

    The Halsteads Uttoxeter Road Milwich Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0HB

    Lawful Development Certificate - Installation of a domestic outbuilding

    Submitted 14 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/42454/NHPD Granted

    28 Weston Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 3RN

    single storey rear extension, 6m from rear, 3.7m max height, 2.7m height of eaves.

    Submitted 14 Jul 2026 Householder
  • 26/42449/TWT Awaiting decision

    Land South Of 10 Slaidburn Grove Stafford Staffordshire

    TPO 5 1967: 2 x Oak - Reduce lateral Limbs by 2m. Since these two trees are growing in a small area, reducing the longest limbs overhanging the gardens by 2m would maintain both trees and keep it suitable for the area its growing in

    Submitted 13 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/42450/TWT Awaiting decision

    4 High Chase Rise Little Haywood Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0TY

    TPO 5 1974: Lawson Cypress - Fell. Large limb recently failed, centre of tree opened up.

    Submitted 13 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/42444/TWT Awaiting decision

    11 Village Gardens Walton On The Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0LL

    TPO 645 2026: Cedar - 2m reduction of whole crown as tree is overgrowing neighbouring properties, giving excessive shade and branches are snapping

    Submitted 13 Jul 2026 Trees

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Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • 26/42186/HOU Granted

    1 The Village Pershall Lane Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6NE

    Demolish Existing Car Port. Proposed Two Storey Side and Single Storey rear Extension and Porch

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/42456/LDCPP Refused

    The Old Smithy Hilderstone Road Sandon Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0DU

    Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed shepherds hut

    Decided 8 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 25/41312/FUL Granted

    1 Brockton House Barns Brockton Road Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6LY

    Erection of portal frame barn for use as stables and demolition of existing wooden stable block.

    Decided 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/42569/NOTH Granted

    Yew Tree Farm Wheatlow Brooks Road Milwich Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0EW

    Notice of intention to use an exemption certificate - Camping Certificate

    Decided 7 Sep 2026
  • 26/42546/NOTH Granted

    Land North Of Hartwell Lane Barlaston Stoke-On-Trent

    Replace existing overhead service with new underground service to comply with Electricity Regulations. Small trench approx 1.5m in length to be excavated to allow for underground cable installation at base of wooden pole

    Decided 7 Sep 2026
  • 26/42498/LDCPP Granted

    156 Marston Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 3BS

    Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed change of use from Hairdressing Salon to Indian Street Food Restaurant

    Decided 3 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/41910/LBC Refused

    10 High Street Stone Staffordshire ST15 8AW

    Listed Building Consent for internal alterations to the existing dental practice including removal of the vestibule door, infilling of the glazed overlight, floor extension in Verona wood, and installation of a new glazed door within the retained frame.

    Decided 3 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/42118/ADV Granted

    Plot 17 Beacon Business Park Northampton Drive Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0AD

    4No externally mounted, illuminated "HITACHI" corporate logo signs. 2 per building, mounted and fixed to cladding as shown in detailed drawings.

    Decided 2 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 25/41280/LDCPP Decided

    1 The Pippins Mosspit Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9DN

    Lawful Development Certificate Proposed conversion of part of the already converted garage into boarding for small animals. Construction of two outdoor poultry houses and two outdoor hutches

    Decided 2 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/41873/HOU Granted

    5 Ripon Drive Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4UA

    Loft conversion with front roof lights and rear dormer windows

    Decided 2 Sep 2026 Householder

The full record

Decisions between 2009 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 947 decisions from Stafford between 2009 and 2026, part of 1,262 applications on record. Over that period 82% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 719 granted against 159 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 385 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • 09/12165/FUL Granted

    34 Pirehill Lane Stone Staffordshire ST15 0JN

    Single and two storey extensions to the South gable plus internal alterations

    Decided 15 Jul 2009 Full applications
  • 09/11927/FUL Granted

    Shippey Farm Shippey Lane Haughton Staffordshire ST18 9GY

    Conversion of Barn A to dwelling

    Decided 19 Aug 2009 Full applications
  • 09/12316/LDCPP Granted

    Fox Hollow Main Road Adbaston Stafford Staffordshire ST20 0RA

    Lawful Development Certificate application for proposed single storey side extension and rear porch extension

    Decided 15 Sep 2009 Lawful development
  • 09/12427/FUL Granted

    Rear Of Nat West Bank 13-15 High Street Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6BW

    Conversion of building into a dwelling including alterations.

    Decided 20 Oct 2009 Full applications
  • 09/12140/FUL Refused

    Fulford Manor Farm Fulford Dale Road Fulford Staffordshire ST11 9QR

    Retention of building for use as dwelling and boundary wall treatments; proposed modifications to rooflights, windows, doors, chimney and boundary walls

    Decided 28 Oct 2009 Full applications
  • 09/12687/FUL Refused

    18 Audmore Road Gnosall Stafford Staffordshire ST20 0HA

    Single storey rear extension

    Decided 17 Nov 2009 Full applications
  • 10/13257/FUL Refused

    Unit 2 Hurricane Close Stafford Staffordshire

    Four air conditioning units

    Decided 14 Apr 2010 Full applications
  • 09/12990/LDCPP Granted

    1A Airdale Road Stone Staffordshire ST15 8DP

    Application for lawful development certificate for proposed Orangery

    Decided 14 Apr 2010 Lawful development
  • 10/13372/LBC Granted

    Field Grange Stafford Road Stone Staffordshire ST15 0HE

    Remove existing wooden fencing on top of brick wall and build up higher to amend existing wall

    Decided 11 May 2010 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 10/13365/LDCPP Granted

    Wyndways Battle Ridge Hopton Stafford ST18 0BG

    Application to determine whether proposed extensions/alterations require permission.

    Decided 15 Jul 2010 Lawful development

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 25 12%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 23 11%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 158 77%

Planning agents in Stafford

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. Barnett Ratcliffe Partnership 94% granted overall 11
  2. Knights plc 90% granted overall 4
  3. Croft Architecture Ltd 83% granted overall 4
  4. Lichfields 93% granted overall 3
  5. JMI Planning Ltd 81% granted overall 3
  6. Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy Ltd 95% granted overall 3
  7. Aaron Chetwynd Architect Studio LLP 95% granted overall 3

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Stafford decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, Stafford decided 206 planning applications. 77% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Stafford?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 132 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Stafford decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 206 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 12% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 23% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Stafford decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 947 decisions from Stafford between 2009 and 2026, out of 1,262 applications on record. Across that whole period 82% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Stafford?

March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 70 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Stafford's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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Stafford: 1,262 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 206 decided, 77% approved, median 132 days to a decision. 457 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2009 and 2026: 947 in total, 82% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.