Planning Services consists of four divisions: Development Control, Forward Planning, Building Control and Land Charges. Please see the links below for direct access to the individual services.
The Planning Portal web site at www.planningportal.gov.uk gives a wide range of guidance on planning issues and how to submit a planning application online.
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
Planning Public Access - view current applications
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
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
Online Seach Request Access to Information 2010
