Planning application
5 Market Square Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2JL
Works: Extension Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
External works involving like-for-like repainting of the existing timber windows, installation of safety guardrails and steps to the rear flat roof to enable safe maintenance access. Localised roof repairs where required. Replacement external signage. Internal works are limited in scope and will involve internal redecoration, replacement floor finishes, new banking machines, extension of existing modern stud partitions, refurbishment of staff welfare facilities and minor plumbing works associated with toilet refurbishment.
As published by the council, reference 26/42485/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/42485/FUL
- Type
- Full Application
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 21 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 17 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Forebridge
- Parish
- Stafford M B
- Postcode
- ST16 2JL
Site history
Applications at this address on the Stafford register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026.
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26/42492/ADV Awaiting decision
5 Market Square Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2JL
Signage to the Lloyds branch
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26/42486/LBC Awaiting decision
5 Market Square Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2JL
Listed building consent for External works involving like-for-like repainting of the existing timber windows, installation of safety guardrails and steps to the rear flat roof to enable safe maintenance access. Localised roof repairs where required. Replacement external signage. Internal works are limited in scope and will involve internal redecoration, replacement floor finishes, new banking machines, extension of existing modern stud partitions, refurbishment of staff welfare facilities and minor plumbing works associated with toilet refurbishment.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Jul 2026
Received by Stafford
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17 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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30 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 12 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
Documents on file for this application
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About full applications
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