Highfields Hall Lovelace Close Highfields Stafford Staffordshire

1. 25 Aug 2026

   Received by Stafford

2. 9 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 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 132 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's median decision took 132 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 2 Keats Avenue & 105 Tennyson Road Highfields Stafford Staffordshire

  26/42106/TWT Submitted 20 Apr 2026 317m 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

• Maple Lodge Rotherwood Drive Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9AF

  21/34500/TWT Submitted 10 Jun 2021 413m away

  TPO 181 1995 (G2): Beech - Fell as diseased. Holly - Fell due to major dieback in crown

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 16 Melrose Avenue Western Downs Stafford ST17 9FY

  21/34030/TWT Submitted 15 Mar 2021 423m away

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

  Refused Trees 5 docs

• The Keep Milton Grove Stafford Staffordshire

  26/42281/LDCPP Submitted 21 May 2026 426m away

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

  Refused Lawful development Windows or glazing

• 77 Highfield Grove Highfields Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9RF

  22/36730/HOU Submitted 1 Nov 2022 430m away

  Two storey side extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 6 docs
  Domestic

• Maple Court Rotherwood Drive Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9AF

  21/34843/TWT Submitted 10 Jun 2021 453m away

  TPO 181 1995: Various works to trees in TPO as per submitted specification.

  Split decision Trees 4 docs

• 26/42644/TWT Awaiting decision

  2 Thorneyfields Lane Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9YS

  TPO 415 2006: Sycamore and Oak - Crown reduce by up to 3m and crown lift to 4m to limit impact on neighbours property

  25 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/42622/TCA Awaiting decision

  Management Suite Trentham Retail Village Stone Road Tittensor Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST4 8AX

  Trentham Conservation Area: Beech - Reduce crown by approximately one-third to reduce weight and minimise the risk of structural failure.

  18 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/42641/TWT Awaiting decision

  20 Green Close Great Haywood Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0WF

  TPO 20 1976: Alder - End weight reduce left hand stem by 2m leaning towards house to relieve weight and balance tree. Crown lift to gain 4m from ground level

  17 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/42617/TWT Awaiting decision

  Sunningdale House Walton Lane Brocton Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0TT

  TPO 337 2005: 3 x Pines - have been heavily reduced in the past and have died - Remove to ground level

  17 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/42610/TCA Awaiting decision

  Ivy Dene Back Lane Little Haywood Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0UL

  Colwich & Little Haywood Conservation Area: 3 x Hornbeams (T1-T3) - Repollard to old cuts to reduce impact on property, lesson the risk of failure of regrowth into the road and to maintain trees in safe condition

  17 Aug 2026 Trees