About the Planning Services There are four divisions within Planning Services: Development Control, Forward Planning, Building Control and Land Charges.
A wide range of guidance on planning issues can also be found at the Planning Portal web site at www.planningportal.gov.uk
Development Control
Development Control deals with the processing of planning applications, taking account of borough policies, development briefs, county policy guidance, national and regional government guidance and the merits of each individual scheme, in order to manage development within the borough, for the benefit of the public and the communities of Stafford Borough.
Online Applications - make an application
Public Access - view current applications
View Development Control Committee Agenda
Forward Planning Team
Responsible for Planning Policy in the borough and the preparation of the Local Development Framework (LDF). It provides policies to guide and encourage future development. Forward Planning is also responsible for development briefs and other guidelines and measures to protect, manage and improve the environment.
See also Conservation and Listed Buildings
Building Control
The Building Control ensure buildings are properly designed and constructed for the health, safety, welfare and convenience of people using them.
Public Access - view current applications
Public Access - view current applications
Land Charges
When buying a new property, piece of land or having a valuation carried out within the Borough of Stafford, a thorough search can be guaranteed by the Local Search service.
See also Schedule of fees , Land Charges Information Folder
See also Schedule of fees , Land Charges Information Folder
Planning Advice
Comprehensive advice to the public and business on a wide range of development issues.
Online applications Do I need planning permission?
Conservation and Listed Buildings
Online applications Do I need planning permission?
Conservation and Listed Buildings