Non-householder permission
We are currently experiencing intermittent technical issues whilst migrating to a new Planning system, please accept our apologises during this period.
Pre-application Advice
The pre application and enquiry service has TEMPORARILY been SUSPENDED due to the high volume of applications we are receiving. Pre applications for major and strategic developments will continue to be accepted.
If you are seeking advice on whether planning permission would be required please see our planning guides.
Alternatively you can submit a certificate of lawfulness application.
How can I find out whether I need planning permission?
You have 2 options to help determine whether or not you require planning permission:-
Access our online mapping facility to check whether a property is within a Conservation Area, Article 4 Area, a Listed Building, view live planning applications or refer to planning history for an address.
If you require any further help or assistance e-mail: dcsupport@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk or telephone 01283 508606 and speak to one of the panning support staff.
Pre-application Advice
If you have determined that you need to apply for planning permission, you could take advantage of our pre-application advice service.
Apply for Planning Permission
To apply for permission you can either:
Guidance on Common Projects
If you use the links below you will find information on whether you require planning permission for different types of developments. (These links will take you to the Planning Portal National Planning Guidance).
Adverts and Signs - Adverts National Guidance - Planning Portal
Change of Use - Change of Use National Guidance - Planning Portal
Demolition - Demolition National Guidance - Planning Portal
Warehouse and Industrial - Warehouse and Industrial National Guidance - Planning Portal
Shops - Shops National Guidance - Planning Portal
Working from Home - Working from Home National Guidance - Planning Portal
Solar Panels - Solar Panels (Non-domestic)