16 Melrose Avenue Western Downs Stafford ST17 9FY

1. 15 Mar 2021

   Received by Stafford

2. 30 Mar 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Stafford refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Keep Milton Grove Stafford Staffordshire

  26/42281/LDCPP Submitted 21 May 2026 100 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed replacement windows whilst adding new balcony features

  Refused Lawful development Windows or glazing

• 2 Keats Avenue & 105 Tennyson Road Highfields Stafford Staffordshire

  26/42106/TWT Submitted 20 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  TPO 1 1949: Cherry - Prune back to boundary to clear fence by 3m. Ash x 8 - Fell as close to ground and treat stumps to inhibit growth.

  Granted Trees
  Small domestic

• Land At Former Garage Site Thackeray Walk Highfields Stafford Staffordshire

  26/42273/FUL Submitted 20 May 2026 200 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

  Installation of shipping containers to provide garage storage facilities, replacing former concrete garage structures.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 1 Greenwood Grove Highfields Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9RZ

  21/34341/TWT Submitted 26 Apr 2021 350 yards away

  TPO 1 1949: Sycamore - Pollard to previous cuts leaving a standing height of approx. 7-8m tall or to lowest pollard points

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 28 Larkin Close Highfields Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9YZ

  26/42455/T5N Submitted 10 Jul 2026 400 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep

  TPO 1 1949: Sorbus - Dead - Removal

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 16 Marlowe Road Western Downs Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9TA

  24/39684/HOU Submitted 3 Sep 2024 0.3 miles away

  Proposed single storey rear extension and associated alterations and adaptions; including demolition of existing rear conservatory

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/42762/T5N Awaiting decision

  Mill Bank Stafford Staffordshire

  Stafford Conservation Area: Willow - Remove. Tree is 40% dead and is in need of removal on safety grounds.

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 28 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/42719/T5N Awaiting decision

  Lion Lodge Ingestre Park Road Ingestre Stafford Staffordshire

  Ingestre Conservation Area: Works as per submitted schedule

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/42723/T5N Awaiting decision

  Land Adjacent Church Of St John The Baptist Tixall Stafford Staffordshire

  Tixall Conservation Area: Ash - Fell at ground level

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/42776/TCA Awaiting decision

  St Marys Church St Marys Place Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2AR

  Stafford Conservation Area: 3 x Limes - Crown lift to 5m all around. Remove epicormic growth and crown reduce by up to 3m to achieve clearance from properties and church

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/42687/TWT Awaiting decision

  1 Field Rise Road Tittensor Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST12 9JY

  TPO 135 1983: Lime - Pollard from 20m to approx 11m. Tree at considerable size and close to property.

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Trees