Environment evidence base documents
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.
Design Guide SPD
Design Guide SPD 2008 & Appendices
Design Guide Adoption Statement
Green Infrastructure Study
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
Water Cycle Study
Water Cycle Study 2013
River Catchment Management Plan
Environment Agency River Trent Catchment Flood Management Plan Summary Report 2010
Planning for Landscape Change (SPD)
East Staffs Biodiversity Mapping
East Staffs Biodiversity Opportunity Mapping
Habitat Regulations Assessment
Staffordshire County Wide Renewable Low Carbon Energy Study
Staffordshire County Wide Renewable Low Carbon Energy Study 2010
Strategic Green Gaps Topic Paper
Strategic Green Gaps Topic Paper - September 2013