Planning application
Units 15-17 Guildhall Shopping Centre Market Square Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2BB
Works: Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Alterations to shopfront fascia/glazing. New shopfront signage. Minor internal alterations.
As published by the council, reference 26/42655/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/42655/FUL
- Type
- Full Application
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 27 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 27 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Forebridge
- Parish
- Stafford M B
- Postcode
- ST16 2BB
Site history
Applications at this address on the Stafford register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/42657/ADV Awaiting decision
Units 15-17 Guildhall Shopping Centre Market Square Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2BB
New shopfront facia signage and hanging sign.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Aug 2026
Received by Stafford
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5 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 22 October 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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80% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct
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Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing -
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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.
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80% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov
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