Hundreds of new homes proposed for farmland on edge of Staffordshire town

Bloor Homes’ proposal for land off Eccleshall Road, east of Micklow House Farm, also includes a new first school.

Stafford Borough Council has received a request for a screening opinion for the proposed development, which relates to whether or not a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be required. The site is currently farmland, located to the west of the new Udall Grange housing development on the edge of Walton.

A document submitted to the borough council as part of the screening request said: “It is the intention that an outline application will be submitted in support of a residential development of up to 505 dwellings, a first school, open space, landscaping, associated infrastructure and works, including earthworks and drainage on the site. The site is well situated to provide access to local amenities and employment opportunities and is accessible by sustainable travel modes.

“The proposed development will provide high quality design which will complement and enhance the existing settlement edge of Stone. New residential areas will be designed to protect the residential amenity of existing neighbours.

“The proposed development will result in the development of an arable agricultural field (greenfield) parcel and will inevitably alter the land use of the site (if planning permission is granted). However, the proposed development will seek to retain existing trees and vegetation (where possible) and to enhance the ecological value of the site through a landscape planting strategy.”

Below are other planning applications published or validated by Staffordshire councils in recent days

Stafford Borough Council

25/40418/TCA: Trentham Conservation Area: Conifer – Fell to protect the church from potential damage and its structural integrity at St Mary and All Saints Church, Park Drive, Trentham, ST4 8AB

25/40423/NHPD: Rear extension- total length beyond rear wall of the original dwelling 6m, maximum height 3m and eaves height 2.90m at 30 First Avenue, Trinity Fields, Stafford, ST16 1PY

25/40405/TWT: TPO (Tree Preservation Order) 192 1997 (T1): Walnut – Reduce branches protruding towards property to provide approx 2m clearance on land at Westover Drive, Stone

25/40406/ESS: Request for screening opinion for proposed development of up to 505 dwellings, a first school, open space, landscaping, associated infrastructure and works, including earthworks and drainage on land east of Micklow House Farm, Eccleshall Road, Stone

25/40407/TCA: Stone Conservation Area: Lime – Reduction of height and spread by 1-1.5m on pavement adjacent 12 and 14 Station Road, Stone

25/40383/NHPD: Rear extension- total length beyond rear wall of the original dwelling 6.0m, maximum height 3.0m and eaves height 2.7m at 73 Merrivale Road, Rising Brook, Stafford, ST17 9EH

25/40368/TWT: TPO 297 2003 (G2 and G3): Ash (T1 on plan) – Crown reduction up to 3m, from distal ends to suitable growth points across the canopy (approx. 20% of crown). Horse Chestnut (T2 on plan) – Crown reduction up to 2m from distal ends to suitable growth points (approx. 20% of crown). Alder (approx. 10 stems – G1 on plan) – Crown reduction up to 2m from distal ends to suitable growth points (approx. 20% of overall crown) at 38 Beacon Grove, Walton, Stone, ST15 0BG

25/40349/HOU: Proposed first floor side extension and rear terrace at Three Oaks, 38A Sheringham Covert, Stafford, ST16 3YL

25/40388/HOU: Proposed detached double garage at The Old Dairy, Pool Lane, Brocton, ST17 0TY

25/40325/HOU: Single storey side and rear extension and garage conversion at 3 Cliff Road, Great Haywood, ST18 0SZ

25/40297/HOU: Single storey rear extension. Enlargement of front parking area at 123 Cannock Road, Stafford, ST17 0QL

25/40257/FUL: Variation of Condition 2 (plans – position of windows, porch and position of garage) on application 24/38870/HOU (proposed extension and triple garage with gym and ancillary guest room) at Hilranton, Holdiford Road, Stafford, ST18 0XP

25/40211/FUL: Demolition of existing social club and construction of 14 new affordable dwelling houses and apartments including all associated external works and landscaping at Highfields Social Club, Barnes Road, Highfields, Stafford, ST17 9RL

25/40168/TWT: TPO 13 1972: 12 Leylandii – Height reduction by 7m approx. 4 Leylandii – Height reduction by 4m approx. Unidentified species – Height reduction by 7m approx at 5 Rowley Bank Gardens, Stafford, ST17 9SJ

24/39714/LBC: Replacement of four windows at Mill Cottage, Sandon Road, Hilderstone, ST15 8SF

East Staffordshire Borough Council

P/2025/00189: Application under Section 73 to vary Condition 2 (Plans) and Condition 4 (Landscaping) attached to planning permission P/2024/00130 for the conversion of golf driving range building to form two dwellings, including single storey extension on south, east and west elevation, parking and landscaping by way of driveway changes, infilling of carports to create a games room and a garage, plant room extensions and installation of air source heat pumps at Belmont Driving Range, Belmot Road, Needwood, DE13 9PH

P/2025/00131: Erection of a standalone new industrial Unit (Unit 10A) and extensions to existing industrial buildings Units 11 and 15 including associated carparking and service yard alterations at Graycar Business Park, Walton Lane, Barton Turn, Barton under Needwood, DE13 8EN

P/2025/00231: Installation of two new windows at first floor level to each of the north west and south east elevations, blocking up of two windows at ground floor level to the north east elevation, repainting of external cladding and flashing on all elevations at Unit A Barton Turn, Barton under Needwood, DE13 8EB

P/2025/00116: Extension of first floor mezzanine and internal alterations, installation of first floor windows to yard side elevation, colour change to external cladding, installation of photo voltaic panels to the roof, erection of a bin and bike store, relocation of security barrier, creation of one additional car parking space at 169 Hawkins Lane, Burton, DE14 1PX

P/2025/00177: Listed Building Consent for repairs and restoration of windows across the building including removal of inappropriate vents, glass and overhaul of cames, saddle bars and openers. Localised repairs to the leadwork and slates of the roof and overhaul of damaged and inappropriate rainwater goods. Restoration and repair of internal and external stonework including re-pointing and replacement of failed, cracked or damaged stones. Repairs to damaged paving and steps at Elim Church, Moor Street, Burton, DE14 3SU

P/2025/00178: Listed Building Consent for the retention of demolition to sections of transept flooring to allow for tiered seating in both transepts and underfloor heating in the nave and both transepts at Elim Church, Moor Street, Burton, DE14 3SU

P/2025/00215: Demolition of existing conservatory to facilitate the erection of a two storey rear extension, conversion of existing garage into a study and installation of a first floor side window at 15 The Weavers, Denstone, ST14 5DP

P/2025/00210: Use of land as hand car wash including erection of detached building for indoor valeting and workshop at Former K G Motors, Dover Road, Burton, DE13 0TD

P/2025/00233: Subdivision and alterations to existing dwelling to form two dwellings at Riversmead, The Green, Lower Leigh, ST10 4ST

P/2025/00219: Erection of single storey rear and side extensions at 25 Beacon Road, Rolleston on Dove, DE13 9EF

P/2025/00259: Crown reduction in height by five metres of two Lombardy Poplar Trees (W17 of TPO 1) at Westmorland Cottage, Hall Grounds, Rolleston on Dove, DE13 9BS

P/2025/00162: Outline application for alterations to existing house and for the demolition of existing garage and part of existing dwelling to facilitate the erection of a detached building to form three residential units including details of access and scale at 3 St Peters Street, Stapenhill, Burton, DE15 9AW

P/2025/00208: Felling of one Ash tree (T49 of TPO 9) at The Cliffe, Burton Street, Tutbury, DE13 9NR

P/2025/00140: Erection of rear extension to 25-27 High Street, installation of replacement shop front and sash windows, installation of high level lighting and formation of rear roof terrace with timber trellis screening at Charles House, 23 High Street, 25 and 27, Uttoxeter, ST14 7HN

P/2025/00147: Listed Building Consent for internal alterations including removal of internal walls, creation of new openings including openings to link the two buildings at all floor levels and to a new rear extension to 25-27 High Street, blocking up of existing front doorway, new stairs, creation of formation of two upstairs WC’s and creation of partition walls and external alterations to include roof terrace with screens and trellis panels, new sash windows to the front elevation, replacement of roof tiles, flashing and gutter linings at Charles House, 23 High Street, Uttoxeter, ST14 7HN

P/2025/00281: Fell to ground level one Conifer at 7 High Street, Abbots Bromley, WS15 3BL

P/2025/00296: Remove two Holly trees at 5 Marcia Rice Court, High Street, Abbots Bromley, WS15 3BL

Cannock Chase District Council

CH/25/0085: Erection of a summer house at 57, Sankey Road, Blackfords, Cannock, WS11 6DT

CH/25/0086: Garage conversion to habitable room and a single storey rear extension at 45 Dawes Way, Hednesford, WS12 4WN

CH/25/0084: Ground floor front garage and bay window extension at 27 Finches Hill, Etchinghill, Rugeley, WS15 2TN

CH/25/0082: Erection of a single storey rear extension and installation of solar panels to rear south elevation at 56 Milton Road, West Chadsmoor, Cannock, WS11 4PJ

CH/25/0083: Alterations and extensions to existing workshop building at Motor Components Uttoxeter Limited, Sheep Fair, Rugeley, WS15 2AT

South Staffordshire District Council

25/00281/TTREE: TPO 77/1985: T1 Fir and T2 Moribund Fir as referenced on plan provided to be dismantled and removed opposite 1 Covers Lane on Boundary Lane, Prestwood

24/00275/COND2: Discharge of condition 6 – bird and bat box scheme – of application 24/00275/FUL (installation of electric vehicle charging hub with associated works and installation of electrical infrastructure) at Southbound Services, Hilton Lane, Hilton

25/00275/TREE: Codsall And Oaken Conservation Area: Fir – dismantle and remove dead tree at 26 Church Road, Codsall, WV8 1ED

25/00273/FULHH: Single storey rear extension at 18 Rudge Road, Pattingham, WV6 7BT

25/00266/FULHH: Single story side extension at 37 Springhill Park, Lower Penn, WV4 4TS

25/00267/LUP: Hip to gable and rear dormer roof extension at 74 Bratch Lane, Wombourne, WV5 8DW

25/00263/LHSHLD: Prior approval for a single storey rear extension of 5.5 metres with a maximum height of 3.8 metres and an eaves height of 2.7 metres at 74 Bratch Lane, Wombourne, WV5 8DW

25/00253/FULHH: Single storey front and side extension and insertion of roof windows into loft space at 15 Crestwood Park, Brewood, ST19 9JD

23/01067/COND: Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) of permission 23/01067/FULHH (proposed remodel of existing dwelling including single storey rear extension with balcony above, removal of two existing front dormers, proposed first floor front extension and various external changes throughout) at Conisbrough House, The Lane, Coppenhall, ST18 9BS

25/00255/LUP: Proposed side extensions both off the sides of the original dwelling and no larger than half the width of the original property at 3 Wodehouse Cottages, Wodehouse Lane, Wombourne, WV5 9BW

25/00257/LUP: Change of use to allow a 16ft mobile food van plus towing vehicle to be sited and trade from the southern most point of the lay-by selling hot food and beverages to the passing public and nearby business at southbound layby, Cannock Road, Featherstone

25/00248/CAC: Removal of 1.4 metre high gatepost (consent is required due to the works constituting ‘relevant demolition in a Conservation Area’) at 2 Feiashill Road, Trysull, WV5 7HN

25/00250/LUP: Installation of photo voltaic solar panels to pitched roof at Council Chamber Building, Civic Centre, Gravel Hill, Wombourne, WV5 9HA

25/00234/FULHH: Single storey side extension, brick garden shed and relocation of existing garden boundary wall at 70 Templars Way, Penkridge, ST19 5HR

25/00218/FULHH: Replacement of timber windows for white UPVC at 6 Hyde Mill Croft, Brewood, ST19 9BP

25/00220/FULHH: Replacement of timber windows for white UPVC at 10 Hyde Mill Croft, Brewood, ST19 9BP

25/00221/FULHH: Replacement of timber windows for white UPVC at 8 Hyde Mill Croft, Brewood, ST19 9BP

25/00215/FUL: Proposed dormer bungalow at The Dingle, Coven Road, Brewood, ST19 9BY

25/00198/FUL: Demolition of existing stable and part demolition of barn, change of use and extension of remaining barns to create two dwellings and garden room and erection of carport at Strangleford, Birch Farm, Kiddemore Green Road, Brewood, ST19 9BH

25/00179/FULHH: Garage conversion (internal) window on front elevation to be added at 23 Water Meadow Way, Wheaton Aston, ST19 9FJ

25/00064/FULHH: Single storey side/rear extension for garage, downstairs WC and dining room. New porch and canopy to front elevation of property at 32 Grasmere Avenue, Perton, WV6 7PW

Lichfield District Council

25/00338/FUH: Erection of a two storey rear extension at 29 Burton Old Road West, Lichfield, WS13 6EN

25/00326/PNH: Prior Notification: Single storey rear extension projecting 6.30m from the rear wall of the original dwelling and reaching a maximum height of 3.00m and eaves height of 2.55m at 4 Hunslet Road, Burntwood, WS7 9LF

25/00322/FUH: Erection of a single storey rear extension to infill existing conservatory and previous rear extension at 9 Dyott Avenue, Whittington, WS14 9NE

25/00323/FUH: Erection of single storey rear extension to rear and new window cills (fast track) at 3 Garnet Close, Stonnall, WS9 9EL

25/00317/FUH: Erection of orangery extension to rear at 28 Cornfield Drive, Lichfield, WS14 9UG

25/00351/PNHF: Prior Notification (Additional Storey): Creation of a second floor extension to form bedrooms and ensuite at 15 Newick Avenue, Little Aston, B74 3DA

25/00310/LBC: Works to listed building to enable the re-roofing of flat roof, replace main skylight and board up three others and remove redundant extract fan at 8 Conduit Street, Lichfield, WS13 6JR

25/00297/FUH: First floor front extension and alterations to roof with various internal changes to create additional bedroom and open plan living space and installation of timber cladding at 51 Wallheath Lane, Stonnall, WS9 9HR

25/00298/FUH: Single and two storey side extension with separate loft conversion (resubmission of 24/01216/FUH) at 167 Lower Sandford Street, Lichfield, WS13 6RB

25/00299/FUH: First floor and single storey rear extensions to form kitchen and en suite at Ashleigh, Station Road, Lichfield, WS13 6HZ

25/00290/COU: Conversion of house (C3) into children home (C2) at 73 New Road, Armitage, WS15 4BH

25/00282/PND: Prior Notification: Change of use of agricultural buildings to form four dwellings with associated operational development at The Barn, Padbury Lane, Creswell Green, Burntwood, WS7 9HG

25/00276/LBC: Works to listed building to enable the installation of new windows to front elevation at Spindle Tree Cottage, Church Road, Shenstone, WS14 0NG

25/00267/OUTFLM: Section 73 application to vary condition 36 (Highways England Swinfen Island Works) of permission 18/01217/OUTFLM (outline planning permission for the construction of up to 520 dwellings and an area of up to 12.78 hectares for the provision of employment floorspace including; two points of access from Cricket Lane; comprehensive green infrastructure including footpaths, cycle ways, multifunctional open space, children’s play areas, open space for sport and sustainable water drainage infrastructure including balancing ponds, re-routing of Ash Brook and other associated ancillary infrastructure and ground remodelling) to amend the trigger for the delivery of the Swinfen Island infrastructure works on land at Cricket Lane, Lichfield

25/00260/FUH: Erection of a detached double garage along with the removal of existing WW2 Pillbox at 33 Two Trees Close, Hopwas, Tamworth, B78 3BG

25/00244/FUL: Section 73 application to vary condition 2 of permission 22/00399/FUL (demolition of existing house and garage and erection of a detached dwelling and a garage block with guest suite) to allow the reduction and relocation of garage at 57A Walsall Road, Little Aston, B74 3BA

25/00243/FUH: Loft conversion with skylights and windows to gables front and rear and first floor juliet balconies to rear bedrooms at 3 Jervis Park, Little Aston, B74 3FH

25/00111/FUL: Extension to the existing car parking area at Ridgeway Primary School, Grange Road, Burntwood, WS7 4TU

25/00091/FUL: Section 73 application to vary condition 1 of permission 23/00227/FUL (retention of additional parking areas comprising 34 car parking spaces and two coach or four mini bus spaces) relating to the regularisation of drainage works at Erasmus Darwin Academy, Pool Road, Burntwood, WS7 3QW

25/00055/FULand 25/00056/LBC: Alteration and extension of an office building to create two new two-bedroom residential apartment on the first floor and second floor while altering the layout for the retained office space on the ground floor at 23 Lombard Street, Lichfield, WS13 6DP

25/00353/COU: Conversion of a dwelling into a day nursery and associated works at 731 Chester Road, Aldridge, WS9 0LT

Tamworth Borough Council

0067/2025: Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of application 0179/2024 (change of use of a building from a former storage barn for equestrian use to a dwelling (self build)) on land off Slade Lane, Dosthill, Tamworth, B77 1LX

0065/2025: Change of use of garage (Class C3) to hair salon (Class E) at 30 Petard Close, Two Gates, Tamworth, B77 1GN

0064/2025: Discharge of conditions 3 (wastewater scheme) and 9 (noise) of application 0257/2024 (erection of an outbuilding for use of a dog grooming business) at 43 Longbourn Crescent, Tamworth, B78 3ES