Development Control
Development Control is responsible for the determination and monitoring of planning applications, and other associated applications (listed building consent, advertisement consent etc) submitted to the Council under the Planning Acts.
General Planning Advice
Planning Services
| Service ID: | 608 |
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| email: | planning@staffordbc.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01785 619337 |
| sms: | 07781 471023 |
| fax: | 01785 619473 |
| comments: | feedback form |
Development Control Building Control
Most building work, engineering work and use of land requires planning permission, and the purpose of development control is to ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with local and national planning guidance. Building Control - ensures that building works comply with the health, safety, energy conservation and access for the disabled requirements, as laid down in the Building Regulations and Building Acts
Information on current planning applications can be viewed on our Public Access site
Advice and guidance is available on the Planning Portal.
The Planning Portal web site offers a variety of advice on the need for planning together with additional guidance and information.
Planning Applications, Advertisement, Listed Building & Conservation Area Consents can be downloaded or you can submit applications online through the Planning Portal.
Payments can be made via the Stafford Borough Online Payment site when submitting your online submission
Many of the issues relating to planning are contained on the Department for Communities and Local Government website that provides planning policy at a national scale. The website also contains Planning Policy Statements (PPSs), Planning Policy Guidance Notes (PPGs) and Planning Circulars which may assist you when making planning applications.
The section is also responsible for the administration and management of matters relating to trees covered by Tree Preservation Orders and trees in Conservation Areas.
This work involves the survey and inspection of trees for inclusion in new Tree Preservation Orders, the consideration of proposals by owners to fell or prune trees covered by Orders, and where necessary, the provision of technical and professional advice to owners and developers on matters related to protected trees.