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Planning appeals in Stafford, 2026
39 appeals decided in 2026, 27% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed2 October 2026· minor6011939Pole Barn, Hollywood Farm, Uttoxeter Road, Hollywood, Stone, ST15 8RB
conversion of the redundant agricultural building to one dwelling
- Dismissed25 September 2026· minor6011888Heather Lodge, 2 Old Acre Lane, Stafford, ST17 0TW
the erection of a replacement dwelling
- Dismissed7 September 20266011209Land East of Lichfield Road, Little Haywood, Stafford, ST18 0FH
Change of use to dog walking field and associated works
- Dismissed7 September 20266010165The Ferns, 6 Broc Hill Way, Brocton, ST17 0UB
Removal of existing stables with replacement agricultural building sited on existing concrete pad for housing tractors and various other equipment for land maintenance
- Dismissed4 August 2026· minor336727964 Lichfield Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4LW
- Dismissed31 July 2026· householder6011046Fernbank Cottages, 69 Longton Road, Barlaston, ST12 9AU
the replacement of previous garage with new annex above
- Quashed On Legal Grounds20 July 2026· enforcement33745967 High Chase Rise, Little Haywood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0TY
- Quashed On Legal Grounds20 July 2026· enforcement33745957 High Chase Rise, Little Haywood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0TY
Without planning permission, the operational development consisting of the following: (i) engineering operations on the Land consisting of changing the rear garden ground levels including the erection of the retaining wall in the approximate position shown shaded green on the attached Image B, and (ii) the erection of the outbuilding on the Land in the approximate position shown shaded yellow on the attached Image B, and (iii) the erection of a fence in excess of 1 metre in height adjacent to the highway in the approximate position shown shaded blue on the attached Image B
- Dismissed15 July 20266008888Land at Mill Lane, Great Haywood, ST18 0RJ
60 day temporary recreational camp site
- Allowed13 July 2026· minor6007153Land at Willow Farm, Sandon Road, Sharpley Heath, ST15 8SL
a dwelling to replace existing static caravan
- Allowed10 July 202660089631-3 Radford Street, Stone, ST15 8DA
Change of use from a drinking establishment/restaurant (use Class E(b)) to an education and examination centre for special educational needs (SEN) and home schooled (F1)
- Allowed10 July 2026· advert6005589Footpath Outside 29 Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ
installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
- Allowed10 July 20266005588Footpath Outside 29 Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ
installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
- Dismissed6 July 20266007489One Brancote Row, Baswich Lane, Stafford, ST18 0YD
subdivision of existing plot to create a building plot for a 3 bed detached property adjacent to existing end of terrace property, and a new pedestrian access to the existing property
- Dismissed3 July 20266007471Land Adjacent to the Hollies, Hilderstone, ST15 8RT
the erection of two low carbon self-build houses with associated works
- Allowed15 June 20266007019Land Adjacent to Higher Gorsty Birch Farm, Stallington Road, Blythe Bridge, ST11 9QH
Retention of two agricultural buildings and access track
- Dismissed12 June 20266007142The Wood, Stallington Road, Meir Heath, ST11 9QW
change of use of land to private equestrian use, construction of stables, construction of 20 x 40 metre manège, and erection of fencing
- Notice varied and upheld11 June 2026· enforcement3370794Land and Buildings on the East Side of Blurton Road, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9AY
Material change of use from residential to a mixed use of residential and the storage of items for commercial purposes
- Notice varied and upheld11 June 2026· enforcement3370714Land and Buildings on the East Side of Blurton Road, Barlaston, Stoke on Trent , Staffordshire, ST12 9AY
Material change of use from residential to a mixed use of residential and the storage of items for commercial purposes
- Notice varied and upheld11 June 2026· enforcement3370704Land and Buildings on the East Side of Blurton Road, Barlaston, Stoke on Trent , Staffordshire , ST12 9AY
Material change of use from residential to a mixed use of residential and the storage of items for commercial purposes
- Notice varied and upheld11 June 2026· enforcement3370677Land and Buildings on the East Side of Blurton Road, Barlaston , Stoke on Trent , Staffordshire , ST12 9AY
Material change of use from residential to a mixed use of residential and the storage of items for commercial purposes
- Dismissed8 June 20266006614Land South of, Whitesytch Lane, Hilderstone, ST15 8RD
steel framed portal building
- Dismissed3 June 2026· advert6005582Footpath Outside 4 Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 2HH
installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
- Dismissed3 June 20266005581Footpath Outside 4 Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 2HH
installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
- Dismissed2 June 2026· householder6006530Moss Fennen, Dickys Lane, Woodseaves, Stafford, ST20 0LB
construction of new detached double garage
- Dismissed2 June 2026· major6005198Land off Newport Road, Gnosall, ST20 0BL
hybrid application seeking outline planning permission for the erection of 19 dwellings with all matters reserved except for means of access and detailed permission for the conversion of a barn into a dwelling
- Allowed22 May 2026· minor6004546The Mount, Stowe Lane, Hixon, Staffordshire, ST18 0NB
the erection of two dwellings
- Allowed1 May 2026· other6004319Land Opposite Beech Tree Farm, London Road, Pasturefields, Stafford, ST18 0RB
change of use of land to use as a residential caravan site for 3 Gypsy families each with one mobile home, one touring caravan and one day room and stable block, car parking, foul drainage, landscaping and hardscaping
- Allowed27 April 2026· minor6005179Barns Bridge Farm Buildings, Norbury Road, Gnosall, ST20 0PP
change of use of agricultural building to form two dwellings
- Dismissed22 April 2026· householder6003859New House, High Street, Church Eaton, Staffordshire, ST20 0AG
the proposed works consist of a new outbuilding
- Dismissed20 April 2026· householder60059275 Groundslow Mews, Winghouse Lane, Tittensor, Staffordshire, ST12 9HL
detached garage and extended driveway
- Dismissed20 April 2026· householder6005820Littledean Barn, Ankerton Lane, Sturbridge, Staffordshire, ST21 6LZ
a replacement outbuilding to form new garage and store with WC
- Notice varied and upheld16 April 2026· enforcement3361612Land Lying to the East of, Stallington Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke on Trent, ST11 9PB
Without planning permission, the unauthorised; (i) material change of use from agricultural land to residential traveller encampment, in the approximate location shown shaded in blue on the attached plan, and storage of caravans, trailers, plant machinery and all associated equipment; and (ii) operational development including the erection of close boarded timber fence, around the perimeter of the encampment as shown on the plan outlined in blue, the installation of a septic tank and associated water and soil pipes, engineering works to level the ground and the laying of aggregate hardstanding including hardcore, road planings, gravel and other associated material
- Dismissed2 April 2026· householder600423120 Oak Avenue, Walton on the Hill, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0LX
a retrospective application for the erection of a single- storey lean-to garden store, separate from the main dwelling
- Allowed13 March 2026· commercial6003389Land North of Beaconside, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9TH
Bloor Homes & Fitchett Homes Sales Signage
- Dismissed17 February 2026· minor6001103Land South East of Chase Lane, Tittensor, Stoke on Trent, ST12 9HH
agricultural track to access agricultural building – for everyday use with light weight vehicles (not agricultural machinery/implements)
- Dismissed10 February 2026· householder6001259The Old Mill House, Barn Lane Weston Jones, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8ED
Single storey rear extension
- Allowed6 February 2026· minor6001115Former Garage Site, Land off Read Avenue, Coton Fields, Stafford, ST16 3NP
residential development of 5no. two storey dwellings
- Dismissed23 January 2026· major6000692Land At Trentham Retail Village, Stone Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 8AX
a temporary installation (18 months) of an observation wheel at the Trentham Estate
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