The Local Plan 2011-2031 covering Stafford Borough comprises the following adopted documents:-
- The Plan for Stafford Borough (pdf 15.84mb) (adopted 19 June 2014)
- The Plan for Stafford Borough - Part 2 (pdf 521kb) (adopted 31 January 2017)
- Gnosall Neighbourhood Plan for the Parish (made/adopted 24 November 2015)
- Eccleshall Neighbourhood Plan for the Parish (made/adopted 26 July 2016)
- Colwich Neighbourhood Plan for the Parish (made/adopted 22 November 2016)
- Hixon Neighbourhood Plan for the Parish (made/adopted 22 November 2016)
- Barlaston Neighbourhood Plan for the Parish (made/adopted 23 July 2019)
- Stone Neighbourhood Plan for the Town Parish (made/adopted 20 July 2021)
The Plan for Stafford Borough manages where new development (such as housing, shops and green spaces) can take place over the next 20 years.
The Plan for Stafford Borough (Part 1) contains a vision, spatial principles and specific policies which will guide development across the Borough.
Part 2 of the Plan for Stafford Borough details settlement and Recognised Industrial Estate boundaries together with a policy protecting community / social facilities. The Neighbourhood Plans will be used to determine planning applications within the relevant Parishes alongside the adopted Plan for Stafford Borough and Part 2.
Plan for Stafford Borough - Adoption
- The Plan for Stafford Borough - Adopted Version (pdf 15.9mb)
- Adoption Statement (pdf 68kb)
- Sustainability Appraisal Adoption Statement (pdf 235kb)
- Sustainability Appraisal Report at Adoption (pdf 5.9mb)
Plan for Stafford Borough: Part 2 - Adoption
- The Plan for Stafford Borough: Part 2 - Adopted Version (pdf 521kb)
- Adoption Statement - Part 2 (pdf 68kb)
- Sustainability Appraisal Adoption Statement (pdf 189kb)
- Sustainability Appraisal Report at Adoption (pdf 2mb)
Please note that the Settlement Boundary for Stafford as established by Policy SB1 of the Plan for Stafford Borough Part 2, has been quashed on 4th July 2017 in respect of employment use (but for no other purpose).
Interactive Policies Map
Please note: The Interactive Policies Map Viewer is intended as a reference tool and is not a formal policy document. It consolidates the policies adopted in the Plan for Stafford Borough (adopted June 2014); The Plan for Stafford Borough Part 2 (adopted January 2017); the Neighbourhood Plans for Gnosall, Eccleshall, Colwich and Hixon, together with the up to date Conservation Areas and Historic Monument Records.
Adopted Policies Maps
Visit The Plan for Stafford Borough Adopted Policies page to view the adopted maps from June 2014 and January 2017 and for further information.
Masterplans
- Land North of Stafford Masterplan November 2016 (pdf 8mb)
- September 2013 Consultation Report - Land West of Stafford (pdf 1.9mb)
- Burleyfields Masterplan Framework March 2015 (pdf 8.9mb)
More information about the Plan for Stafford Borough (Part 1) is available below:-
- Examination of the Plan for Stafford Borough
- Development of the Plan for Stafford Borough
- Sustainability Appraisal of the Plan for Stafford Borough
- Habitats Regulation Assessment of the Plan for Stafford Borough
More information about Part 2 of the Plan for Stafford Borough is available below:-