8 - 12 Gaolgate Street Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2BG

1. 10 Feb 2026

   Received by Stafford

2. 22 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 5 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Allowed

Stafford granted permission on 5 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 11-11A Princes Street Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2BN

  23/37158/FUL Submitted 24 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing windows to first and second floor windows and alterations to entrances doors and adjacent shop frontage

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 17 docs

• 11 - 11A Princes Street Stafford Staffordshire

  23/37112/POR Submitted 7 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Prior Approval - Conversion of existing office space to sixteen dwellings

  Refused Prior approval 18 docs

• Units 15-17 Guildhall Shopping Centre Market Square Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2BB

  26/42655/FUL Submitted 27 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  Alterations to shopfront fascia/glazing. New shopfront signage. Minor internal alterations.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• Units 15-17 Guildhall Shopping Centre Market Square Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2BB

  26/42657/ADV Submitted 27 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  New shopfront facia signage and hanging sign.

  Awaiting decision Advertising Windows or glazing

• 27 & 30 Crabbery Street Stafford ST16 2BA

  26/42561/FUL Submitted 6 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct

  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)

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling

• 26 Princes Street Stafford Staffordshire

  22/36372/COU Submitted 3 Aug 2022 100 yards away

  Retrospective application to change class E to Sui Generis as a Beauty and Tanning salon, alongside a Beauty Therapy Training Facility, also performing Microblading and Tattooing.

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 26/42229/FUL Granted

  11 Coronation Road Stafford Staffordshire ST16 3JR

  Change of use of an existing detached garden outbuilding to part-time hair salon (Use Class E)

  Received 12 May, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 25/41438/FUL Granted

  The Mews Care Centre Hilcote Hall Stone Road Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6JX

  Proposed new septic tank

  Received 18 Nov, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/41936/FUL Refused

  Land East Of Ridding Bank Hanchurch Staffordshire ST4 8SD

  Change of use of agricultural land to equestrian use and construction of a 20m x 40m outdoor riding arena menage with permeable sub-base, sand and fibre surface and associated drainage

  Received 11 Mar, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 25/41085/FUL Granted

  The Oaks Doley Mill Farm Adbaston Lane Adbaston Stafford Staffordshire ST20 0RQ

  Removal of condition 13 on 91/26668/OUT

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/42011/FUL Granted

  Staffordshire Police Authority Weston Road Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0YY

  Installation of new plant compound which will contribute to renewable energy for the stations power demand.

  Received 27 Mar, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications