Context
The Site neighbours residential development at Marston Grange, on the north side of Stafford.
Land North of Stafford is identified by the Council as a broad location for sustainable housing and employment growth. The proposals co-locate housing growth close to the nearby employment areas including Redhill Business Park.
The planning application will be submitted to the Council and assessed against local planning policy, that includes the Stafford Borough Local Plan 2020-2040 and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF 2026).
Land Use Parameters Plan - DOWNLOAD
The Proposals
The Site is located on the northern edge of Stafford, along Stone Road. Site access is proposed to be taken east of the roundabout at the Pets at Home Distribution Centre, via the construction of a new fourth arm to the roundabout.
The proposals are being brought forward by Stoford Properties Ltd. Stoford are looking to submit an Outline Planning Application by the end of 2026.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a landscape-led, sustainable development that delivers new homes and a school, while enhancing the local environment and improving connectivity through:
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Around 650 homes, including family homes to meet local needs
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A new primary school
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A comprehensive network of public open spaces and green infrastructure at the heart of the development, supporting recreation, nature and sustainable drainage
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The retention and enhancement of existing woodland, hedgerows and trees, complemented by substantial new planting
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New and improved walking and cycling connections, strengthening links with existing road, footpaths, cycle routes and the surrounding landscape
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Informal open spaces, children’s play areas and habitat creation to promote healthy lifestyles and support biodiversity
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Significant biodiversity net gain through habitat enhancement and a resilient green infrastructure network
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A commitment to environmental responsibility and long-term sustainability
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Financial contributions, determined by the Council to support local services
Economic Benefits - DOWNLOAD
What is an Outline Planning Application?
An Outline Planning Application is a type of planning application which seeks to establish the principle of development.
This means that this application will seek to confirm:
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the points of site access
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the maximum number of homes to bring forward
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the general location of land uses, including the quantity of Green Space and Biodiversity Net Gan to be delivered on site
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the general location of Sustainable Urban Drainage features
The Application will be formed by a large suite of surveys, assessments and reports which robustly assess the proposals against the site and highlight any necessary mitigation.
If the Application received planning consent, detailed design applications, known as Reserved Matters, will be submitted by housebuilder(s).
Reserved Matters will secure details such as house types, play space specifications, full Sustainable Urban Drainage details. These applications will be submitted by the housebuilder(s) Stoford sells the Site onto.
The illustrative masterplan below shows one way that the residential development can be delivered.
Illustrative Masterplan - DOWNLOAD
