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 9 December 2025, Minute Numbers PC26/037 – PC26/042 (attached).

Application Number – 25/41276/FUL
Applicant – Ms A. Boyce (AMP Clean Energy)
Location – Land North East of Brooms Road, Stone
Development – Construction and operation of a micro energy storage project

Application Number – 25/40501/HOU (amended plans)
Applicant – Mrs S. Yates
Location – 39 Hill Drive, Stone
Development – Retrospective application for the retention of 1.746m boundary fence, alteration of ground levels and retaining walls within the garden, to include removal of elements of the unauthorised fence and gates, repositioning of fence and extension of driveway.

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Apologies were received from Councillors: A. Best, A. Burgess, K. Dawson, B. Kenney and A. Mottershead

Councillor R. Kenney advised the Committee that, as a member of Stafford Borough Council’s Planning Committee, he would retire from the meeting prior to the discussion of planning application 25/41229/OUT (Land off Eccleshall Road, Stone). Minute Reference PC26/041.

Councillor J. Hood advised the Committee that, as a member of Stafford Borough Council’s Planning Committee, she would retire from the meeting prior to the discussion of planning application 25/41229/OUT (Land off Eccleshall Road, Stone). Minute Reference PC26/041.

Councillor I. Fordham advised the Committee that, as a member of Stafford Borough Council’s Planning Committee, he would retire from the meeting prior to the discussion of planning application 25/41229/OUT (Land off Eccleshall Road, Stone). Minute Reference PC26/041.

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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Planning Consultative Committee meeting held on 4 November 2025, Minute Numbers PC26/031 – PC26/036), be approved as a correct record.

Councillors I. Fordham, J. Hood and R. Kenney left the Council Chamber and meeting (Prior to agenda item 5. Minute Number PC26/041).

Application Number – 25/41229/OUT
Applicant – Bloor Homes Ltd, Mr Bryan Deane and Mr Roger Deane
Location – Land off Eccleshall Road, Stone
Development – Outline planning application with all matters reserved (except for principal means of access) for development comprising up to 510 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), specialist housing for older people (Use Class C2 or C3) and first school (Use Class F.1), with associated open space, landscaping and other associated works including infrastructure, earthworks and drainage.

Observations: The Town Council strongly objects to this planning application and supports the points of concern raised by local people and consultee agencies/organisations.

The Town Council asks that the grounds detailed in its representations dated 10 October 2025, in response to planning application 25/40959/OUT, and grounds detailed in its representation dated 11 November 2025, in response to planning application 25/41057/OUT are restated and that the relevant objections are recorded against this newest planning application, reference number 25/41229/OUT.

The observations previously given in response to planning application 25/40959/OUT are as follows:

• • The development proposal will put strain on the existing infrastructure in Stone including roads, utilities, schools and healthcare which will not be able to keep pace with demand for the services.
• • The development proposal will lead to significantly higher volumes of traffic, congestion and corresponding poor air quality/pollution, particularly along the Eccleshall Road.
• • Support for Severn Trent Water Authority’s request for a holding objection as the proposal may have a detrimental impact on the surrounding Network and Treatment works.
• • Support for the Environment Agency’s observations about potential contamination from a previous landfill site situated within the development boundary.
• • The development site is located within the ‘Zone of Influence’ of the Cannock Chase Special Area of Conservation creating the risk of increased recreational pressure.
• • Support of Staffordshire County Council’s observations that insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate that an acceptable drainage strategy is proposed.
• • Support of Active Travel England’s observations not to support the application without further assessment.
• • There appears to be no evidence that disabled access and adequate parking provision has been incorporated into the design.
• • Stone has already been the subject of large scale residential development in recent years. Another new planning application has recently been submitted for Marlborough Road. Adding two new sizeable developments will amount to overdevelopment.
• • Some major changes to the town are happening piecemeal without consideration for interconnectivity to infrastructure.

The observations previously given in response to planning application 25/41057/OUT are as follows:

• • The Walton side of Stone town has already been subject to major housing development and now has three new planning applications pending for nearly 1000 homes.
• • The development proposal will have only one access point in and out through Marlborough Road which is a quiet residential road.
• • Heavy construction vehicles and new residential traffic will be driving along Marlborough Road and directly past two schools.
• • It is extremely concerning that these large scale planning applications are coming through separately without consideration for the totality of what is happening to the town.

The Town Council would also add the following observations/points of objection in response to this planning application, reference 25/41229/OUT:

• • Adding this latest and largest application for 510 residential dwellings represents overdevelopment and collectively equates to a small village with one main access route in and out.
• • The existing infrastructure in Stone will not support development on this scale.
• • Concern is expressed about references to drainage from the land into a subsidiary of Fillybrooks.
• • Staffordshire County Council suggests the developer would have to fund the whole of the school construction at a cost of £7.1million. This is concerning as the school may not be a feasible proposition.
• • The plans make reference to housing for older people but there is no specific detail referencing disabled access or pedestrian connectivity.
• • Access to GP services will become more difficult as the town expands.
• • It is suggested the recent developments are being proposed when the Local Plan is under review which makes the applications feel opportunistic.
• • The Town Council supports the objections raised by consultee, Active Travel, relating to the impact on transportation.
• • Active Travel is concerned about accessibility to shops, GPs and other public services.
• • There is a need to understand what is happening with the potential new Meecebrook Garden Settlement before adding more pressure to Stone in an unplanned way.

Application Number – 25/41359/FUL
Applicant – Mr S. Virani, Crown Property Services
Location – Former Maltings, 2 Crown Street, Stone
Development – Urgent structural works to dangerous structure 25/00180/DANSTR comprising partial demolition/renewal to stabilise west flank wall, with associated repairs and alterations.

Observations: The Town Council welcomes this development proposal and urges the applicant to proceed with the works as quickly as possible. All materials used should be in keeping with the fabric and heritage of the building.

Application Number – 25/41360/LBC
Applicant – Mr S. Virani, Crown Property Services
Location – Former Maltings, 2 Crown Street, Stone
Development – Urgent structural works to dangerous structure 25/00180/DANSTR comprising partial demolition/renewal to stabilise west flank wall, with associated repairs and alterations.

Observations: The Town Council welcomes this development proposal and urges the applicant to proceed with the works as quickly as possible.

Application Number – 25/41267/HOU
Applicant – Mr Alan Stubbs
Location – 1 Oak Road, Stone
Development – Removal of existing single storey side garden store and erection of new single storey side extension.

Observations: No objections

Application Number – 25/41336/HOU
Applicant – Clare Cartwright (Housing Plus Group)
Location – 6 Coppice Gardens, Stone
Development – Alteration to the existing single storey extension to the gable elevation.

Observations: No objections

Application Number – 25/41427/FUL
Applicant – Mrs L. Gibbons (LMGG Property Ltd)
Location – 18A Victor Street, Stone
Development – Extensions to the rear to create, two, three bedroom dwellings

Observations: The Town Council made no comment on this planning application.

Application Number – 24/40078/FUL (amended plans)
Applicant – Mr C. Croft (Croft Architecture)
Location – 58 – 60 Old Road, Stone
Development – Restoration of the main ground floor class E commercial premises including remodelling the internal layout to use as offices and sub dividing for a workshop to the rear which is to have a change of use to a C3 dwelling.

Observations: The Town Council made no comment on the amended plans.

To note the following items considered under delegated powers where no objections were forwarded to Stafford Borough Council due to no Member asking for the item to be considered by a special meeting of the Committee.

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