5 Market Square Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2JL

This site has had 3 applications since 2026.

• 26/42485/FUL Awaiting decision

  5 Market Square Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2JL

  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.

  Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 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.

  Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 22 Jul 2026

   Received by Stafford

2. 23 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 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 advertisement consent applications in a median of 185 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Lloyds Bank 5 Market Square Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2JL

  25/41261/LBC Submitted 8 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~11 Feb

  Listed Building Consent - Partial removal of the existing external condenser units and air conditioning plant and the installation of new air conditioning plant and associated ductwork

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• 5 Market Square Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2JL

  26/42485/FUL Submitted 21 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  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.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing

• Lloyds Bank 5 Market Square Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2JL

  25/41260/FUL Submitted 8 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~11 Feb

  Removal of existing external condenser units and internal wall mounted air conditioning units and replacement with new external and internal unit with associated ductwork in the same locations as the existing. New ventilation introduced to the ground floor utilising wall vents, above ceiling ductwork and a new extract terminated through the existing roof lantern. First floor ventilation is provided by replacing existing ventilation fan within the external windows with new units. (In conjunction with 25/41261/LBC).

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• 5 Market Square Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2JL

  26/42486/LBC Submitted 21 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  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.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing

• Shire Hall Market Square Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2LD

  21/34246/LBC Submitted 21 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Internal works and alterations to provide a Business Hub with Business Incubation Units, meeting rooms, break-out areas, kitchen areas and new toilet accommodation over three floors.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 51 docs

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

  26/42655/FUL Submitted 27 Aug 2026 50 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

• 26/42055/ADV Granted

  Road Haulage Depot Whitmore Road Hanchurch Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 4DG

  Installation of illuminated company branding to building

  Received 9 Apr, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 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.

  Received 22 Apr, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 26/42657/ADV Awaiting decision

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

  New shopfront facia signage and hanging sign.

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 25/41162/ADV Granted

  Staffordshire University Centre For Health Innovation Blackheath Lane Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0YB

  Rebranding of external signage and banner collateral at University of Staffordshire (formerly Staffordshire University)

  Received 12 Sep, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 26/42605/ADV Awaiting decision

  Advertising Right Adjacent Foundry Gym Bridge Street Stafford Staffordshire

  Installation of unit providing passenger transport information. Unit provides passenger transport information regarding local bus services supported by digital advertisements.

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Advertising