Town Clerk: Les Trigg

15 Station Road
STONE
ST15 8JP

Tel: 01785 619740
Email: clerk@stonetowncouncil.gov.uk

24 February 2026

Dear Councillor,

A meeting of the PLANNING CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE will be held in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, on TUESDAY 3 MARCH 2026 at 7:10pm, or on the rising of the General Purposes Committee meeting, if later.

Access to planning documentation is available at: https://www12.staffordbc.gov.uk/online-applications/

Les Trigg
Town Clerk

To consider representations from members of the public on items to be considered at this meeting, in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public participation.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Consultative Committee, held on 17 February 2026, Minute Numbers PC26/049 – PC26/054 (attached).

Application Number – 26/41680/HOU
Applicant – Mr J. Eaton
Location – 20 St Michael’s Mount, Stone
Development – Two storey extension to side, single storey extension to rear and new pitched roof over existing single storey structure to rear to replace flat roof

(NOTE: these items will be withdrawn if the application has not been received by the day of the meeting)

Application Number – 25/41460/FUL
Applicant – Mr L. Tunnicliffe
Location – 1 Newcastle Street, Stone
Development – Existing timber windows to be replaced with heritage PVC windows to match in style. Building to be repointed with mortar colour to match existing

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Members of the public are welcome to attend the Planning Consultative Committee meeting as observers and/or to make representations to the committee in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public participation. Details of this scheme are displayed in the Council’s notice boards and website.

Minutes of the meeting held in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, on Tuesday 17 February 2026

PRESENT: Councillor C. Thornicroft in the Chair, and
Councillors: A. Burgess, J. Davies, L. Davies, B. Kenney, P. Leason and J. Metters
Officers: L. Trigg, R. Edwards and T. Williams

ABSENT: Councillors: J. Battrick, A. Best, K. Dawson, I. Fordham, J. Hood, T. Kelt, R. Kenney, A. Mottershead, J. Powell, N. Powell and R. Townsend

Apologies were received from Councillors: A. Best, K. Dawson, I. Fordham, J. Hood, T. Kelt, R. Kenney, A. Mottershead, J. Powell, N. Powell and R. Townsend

Councillor C. Thornicroft declared a pecuniary interest in planning application 25/41467/HOU – agenda item 5 (Minute Reference PC26/053) – 141 Lichfield Road

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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Planning Consultative Committee meeting held on 13 January 2026 (Minute Numbers PC26/043 – PC26/048), be approved as a correct record.

Application Number – 25/41303/FUL
Applicant – Mancot Limited
Location – Unit 2 TDG Logistics Cold Store, Stone Business park, Opal Way, Stone
Development – Side extension to warehouse, internal alterations and external fire escapes to offices with elevations alterations and replacement cladding to building.
Observations: No objections

Application Number – 25/41479/HOU
Applicant – Mr & Mrs Hadley
Location – Stoneygate House, 14 Eccleshall Road, Stone
Development – Two storey side/rear extension
Observations: No objections

As the Chairman, Councillor Thornicroft, had declared a pecuniary interest in planning application 25/41467/HOU, he left the meeting and the Town Mayor, Councillor Metters, was nominated to take the chair.

Application Number – 25/41467/HOU
Applicant – Mr J. Hunt
Location – Harwood House, 141 Lichfield Road, Stone
Development – Two storey extension to the rear of the house with two Juliet balconies. Demolition of existing garage. Single storey side extension to the house to include replacement garage. Internal alterations.
Observations: The Town Council objects to this planning application on the grounds that residents of neighbouring homes have raised some legitimate concerns which it asks the Local Planning Authority to consider carefully. Town Councillors believe the maintenance and preservation of the street scene to be extremely important.

After the discussion on planning application 25/41467/HOU had concluded, Councillor Thornicroft returned to the meeting and to the chair.

Application Number – 25/41505/HOU
Applicant – Ms J. Eames
Location – 24 Airdale Road, Stone
Development – Replacement of flat roof with pitched roof. Demolish existing rear lean to building.
Observations: No objections

Application Number – 26/41647/HOU
Applicant – Mr & Mrs W. & E. Flanagan
Location – 19 Oakleigh Court, Stone
Development – Two storey part single storey extension at rear, porch extension to front together with internal remodelling
Observations: No objections

Application Number – 26/41683/POTH
Applicant – Plantcare Foliage Display Specialists Limited
Location – Unit 4 Stone Enterprise Centre, Emerald Way, Stone
Development – Prior Approval: 6kw roof solar installation
Observations: No objections

Application Number – 25/41421/FUL
Applicant – Bright Stars Education & Training Ltd
Location – 1 – 3 Radford Street, Stone
Development – Change of use from a drinking establishment/restaurant (Use Class E(b)) to an education and examination centre for special educational needs (SEN) and home-schooled (F1)
Observations: No objections

Application Number – 25/41347/FUL
Applicant – George Developments Limited
Location – Land off A34, Opposite George and Dragon PH, Stone Road, Meaford
Development – Creation of an Electric Vehicle Charging Hub comprising 31 charging bays equipped with solar panels and a substation (Sui Generis), picnic areas and a drive-through restaurant (Use Class E), with associated access, car and cycle parking, and landscaping.
Observations: The Town Council wishes to submit its previous objections in response to planning application 24/39125/FUL (for a similar development proposal at this site), in response to this application, except to the extent that these matters have already been resolved to the satisfaction of the Borough Council in application 25/41347/FUL.

The observations made in response to planning application 24/39125/FUL (in the Town Council’s representation dated 4 July 2024) were:

• • The proposed development will have a harmful effect on the openness of the Green Belt and the natural environment, including the loss of green space, trees and natural habitats for wildlife.
• • The proposal constitutes inappropriate development in the Green Belt with no special circumstances that justify the need for a drive through restaurant to outweigh the harm to the green landscape.
• • There is no Environmental Impact Assessment identifying, evaluating and mitigating the environmental impacts of the development.
• • There are many alternative and more suitable brownfield sites, and a network of existing service stations that could be expanded to accommodate the installation of an Electric Vehicle Charging Hub.
• • The application site is within Flood Zones 2 and 3 with risk of flooding from the River Trent. The rising water levels and removal of foliage – which act as a sponge for the existing water table – raise further questions about the suitability of the location.
• • Concerns are expressed about the impact of light on the river ecosystem and rural landscape to the west.
• • The development will create a significant increase in traffic volumes on the A34, impacting road safety and generating unwanted noise and pollution control issues.
• • The Town Council would be interested to know the views of the County Highways Authority but there doesn’t appear to be a report available on the planning portal.
• • The application is presented as a green project with the installation of electric charging points when its purpose appears to be more in line with opening another fast-food restaurant.
• • The Town Council supports the many concerns that have been expressed in response to this planning application by local people.

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