Other 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.
Topic Papers
Spatial Strategy Topic Paper 2014
Settlement Boundary Topic Paper 2013
Settlement Hierarchy - Update 2022 and Appendix 1
Settlement Hierarchy Topic Paper Update 2014
Brownfield Sites Assessment
Brownfield Sites Assessment Report
East Staffordshire Community Strategy
East Staffs Sustainable Community Strategy
Authority Monitoring Report (previously known as an Annual Monitoring Report)
Authority Monitoring Report (April 2021-March 2022)
Authority Monitoring Report (April 2020-March 2021)
Authority Monitoring Report (April 2019-March 2020)
Authority Monitoring Report (April 2018-March 2019)
Annual Monitoring Report (April 2017-March 2018)
Annual Monitoring Report (April 2016-March 2017)
Annual Monitoring Report (April 2015-March 2016)
Annual Monitoring Report (April 2014-March 2015)
Annual Monitoring Report 2011-2013
Annual Monitoring Report 2011
Annual Monitoring Report 2010
Annual Monitoring Report 2009
Annual Monitoring Report 2008