Land At Former Garage Site Thackeray Walk Highfields Stafford Staffordshire

1. 20 May 2026

   Received by Stafford

2. 8 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Stafford took a median of 134 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Stafford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Stafford decided full applications in a median of 193 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 16 Melrose Avenue Western Downs Stafford ST17 9FY

  21/34030/TWT Submitted 15 Mar 2021 200 yards away

  TPO 437 2007: Oak (T3) - Fell to ground due to dieback and fungal bracket at base

  Refused Trees 5 docs

• 1 Greenwood Grove Highfields Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9RZ

  21/34341/TWT Submitted 26 Apr 2021 200 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 250 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep

  TPO 1 1949: Sorbus - Dead - Removal

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 2 Keats Avenue & 105 Tennyson Road Highfields Stafford Staffordshire

  26/42106/TWT Submitted 20 Apr 2026 250 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

• The Keep Milton Grove Stafford Staffordshire

  26/42281/LDCPP Submitted 21 May 2026 300 yards away

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

  Refused Lawful development Windows or glazing

• Land At Matthews Road Stafford Staffordshire

  26/42357/TWT Submitted 16 Jun 2026 350 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~17 Aug

  TPO 1 1949: Lime (T1) & Maple (T9) - Crown lift to 5m over road and 3m over grass area. Limes (T2 & T3) & Maples (T4-T8 & T10) - Crown lift to 3m over grass area.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 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