Urgent treatment centre plans for Stafford's County Hospital and 87 other Staffordshire planning applications
Plans have come forward to create a new urgent treatment centre at Stafford’s County Hospital.
If the application is approved by Stafford Borough Council, a new single storey extension will be constructed next to the existing A&E department at the Weston Road hospital site to house the new centre.
NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB), which oversees health services across the area, is introducing urgent treatment centres (UTCs) as part of a national programme and plans have also been submitted to Stoke-on-Trent City Council for a UTC at Royal Stoke University Hospital.
The aim is to provide urgent care services at least 12 hours a day to patients of all ages, treat minor illnesses as well as injuries and be able to receive patients arriving by ambulance and access their electronic records.
UTCs will treat a range of common injuries and illnesses that patients currently attend emergency departments for, such as suspected broken bones, abdominal pain, minor head and eye injuries, minor burns and scalds, skin infections, feverish illnesses and cuts that need stitches. X-ray services are also set to be available during the full opening hours.
A design and access statement submitted as part of the Stafford application said: “The development of an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at County Hospital arises from an identified need to align local urgent care services with national healthcare standards.
“Currently, the hospital operates a 14-hour emergency care model, which is no longer consistent with NHS England’s national expectations for urgent care delivery.
“In response, local commissioners, in collaboration with NHS England regional teams, are redesigning urgent care services to divert appropriate cases away from traditional A&E departments, promoting a more efficient and patient-focused model.
“The proposed UTC will form a central component of this service transformation – by providing a dedicated facility for the treatment of minor illnesses and injuries across all age groups, the UTC will enhance patient experience, reduce the burden on the A&E department, and improve overall system efficiency.
“The County Hospital Strategic Board has formally approved the establishment of the UTC on the existing County Hospital site.
“The new facility will include four treatment rooms, two consulting rooms, a clean utility room, a dirty utility room (and) appropriate sub-waiting area.
“The proposed UTC will be situated to the left of the current A&E department on the currently unused area of land. The location of the department was thoroughly considered as part of a lengthy feasibility exercise, and the most suitable location was selected to ensure the new facility would fit seamlessly with the day-to-day function of the hospital.”
Below are other planning applications published or validated by Staffordshire councils in recent days
Stafford Borough Council
25/41387/PAGR: Construct silage clamp with concrete apron and five metre high walls at Red Barn Farm, Fradswell Lane, Fradswell, ST18 0EY
25/41353/PAF: Prior approval application for the change of use of agricultural buildings to a flexible commercial use comprising Use Class B8 (Storage and Distribution) and Use Class E (commercial, business or service) at Apeton Manor Farm Cottage, Apeton, ST20 0AE
25/41367/PAR: Prior approval change of use of agricultural building to form two dwellings at Barns Bridge Farm Buildings, Norbury Road, Norbury
25/41328/HOU: Infill existing carport with new garage, convert existing garage into extension of existing kitchen and construct new first floor extension over converted garage at 6 Wildwood Drive, Wildwood, Stafford, ST17 4PU
25/41318/TWT: TPO (Tree Preservation Order) 241 2001: Prune overhang of Yew corridor hedge by 2-3m to rear of six properties. Hedge to be pruned by 2-3m from tips from overhanging side of crown from Stallington Mews and overhang to be lifted 6m above footpath at Stallington Mews, Galton Croft, Stallington
25/41346/PIP: Permission in Principle – between five and nine dwellings on land at Grange Road, Meir Heath
25/41308/HOU: Side extension at Rodgerley Lodge Farm, Searchlight Lane, Chebsey, ST21 6JU
25/41290/NHPD: Rear extension – total length beyond rear wall of the original dwelling 8m, maximum height 4m and eaves height 2.40m at Bowgage Farm, Uttoxeter Road, Grindley, ST18 0LR
25/41153/FUL: Commercial development comprising of 21 units for B8, B2 and Class E(g) on land for Leons Properties at Paton Drive, Stafford
25/41139/FUL: Change use from supported living accommodation for four adults with associated care/accommodation (class c3b) to a children’s care home for up to three children (class c2) at 22 Avon Rise, Kingston Hill, Stafford, ST16 3XR
25/41132/FUL: Provision of a substation, associated bollards and two lighting columns to support a scheme for six electric vehicle charging spaces on land at Eccleshall Road Retail Park, Eccleshall Road, Stafford, ST16 2SL
25/41124/FUL: Proposed single storey rear extension with enlargement of shop, stock room and office and external condensing unit for fridge and freezer at 32-36 Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, ST11 9JG
25/41391/LDCPP: Lawful Development Certificate – proposed rear extension at Westwing, Shawmans Lane, Haughton, ST18 9JW
25/41364/NHPD: Side and rear extension – total length beyond rear wall of the original dwelling 8m, maximum height 4m and eaves height 2.54m at Holly Barn, Moddershall Oaks, Moddershall, ST15 8TG
25/41351/LDCPP: Conversion of existing integral single garage into a habitable space/study at Ferrers House, 25 Ferrers Road, Weston, ST18 0JN
25/41356/NHPD: Rear extension – total length beyond rear wall of the original dwelling 4.61m, maximum height 3.00m and eaves height 3.00m at 91 Sergeant Way, Stafford, ST17 0WE
25/41392/HOU: Construction of new detached double garage at Moss Fennen, Dickys Lane, Woodseaves, ST20 0LB
25/41300/HOU: First floor side extension at Bottom Orchard, Newport Road, Great Bridgeford, ST18 9PR
25/41324/TWT: TPO 508 2008: Oak – One third crown reduction at 28 Rickerscote Road, Stafford, ST17 9ET
25/41296/HOU: Detached garage at 18 The Green, Milford, ST17 0UR
25/41311/TWT: TPO 380 2006: Four Norway Maple – radial crown reduction to give clearance of 3m from and over properties. Crown lifting if required to 3.5m above garden levels. Removal of new growth back approx 6ft. Crown thin 30% on land rear 5-7 Goodall Close, Stone
25/41280/LDCPP: Lawful Development Certificate: Proposed conversion of part of the already converted garage into boarding for small animals. Construction of two outdoor poultry houses and two outdoor hutches at 1 The Pippins, Mosspit, Stafford, ST17 9DN
25/41263/HOU: First floor side extension, single storey rear extension and front timber storm porch at 33 Green Lane, Eccleshall, ST21 6BB
25/41162/ADV: Rebranding of external signage and banner collateral at University of Staffordshire (formerly Staffordshire University) at Staffordshire University Centre For Health Innovation, Blackheath Lane, Stafford, ST18 0YB
25/41131/FUL: Hay and implement storage building at Blakemore View, Junction Road, Norbury Junction, ST20 0PN
25/41136/FUL: The change of use of land from agricultural to purposes incidental to the enjoyment of a dwellinghouse (domestic garden) for dwelling approved under 24/39000/PAR at Hundred Acre Farm, Green Lane, Whitgreave, ST18 9SR
25/41117/HOU: Alterations and extensions to dwelling to include two storey rear extension, removal of chimney, re-rendering and cladding, rear roof mounted solar PV and new gates to access. Garage extension at 88 Weeping Cross, Stafford, ST17 0DH
25/41114/FUL: Conversion of first floor to create apartment unit at Eurofit, Greyfriars, Stafford, ST16 2SA
25/41101/FUL: Construction of a single-storey extension to the side of the A&E department. This extension will function as an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), designed to help manage the increased demand for emergency services and improve patient flow within the A&E department at County Hospital, Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3SA
25/41097/FUL: Development of two detached houses at Pleasant View, Church Lane, Norbury, ST20 0PB
25/41071/FUL: Removal of Condition 4 on application 23/37327/FUL (extend an existing cattle barn (Barn A), replace an existing cattle shed (Barn B) with a new, larger cattle shed that will extend to align with the extended Barn A and areas of hard standing will be created around both barns to enable vehicle access) at Coppice Farm, Lapley Road, Church Eaton, ST19 5QL
Cannock Chase District Council
CH/25/0327: First floor side extension and new front porch at 13 Bromley Close, Hednesford, WS12 4QY
CH/25/0325: Non material amendment to application CH/24/265 (demolition of part of the existing unit and the construction of a new build extension to create an additional workshop/equipment servicing area to reduce the width of vehicular access doors to north west and south east elevation and introduction of personnel doors) at Finning Limited, Watling Street, Cannock, WS11 1SL
CH/25/0323: New external stairs, first floor internal alterations, loft conversion and removal of chimneys at Flat 1, 59 Horse Fair, Rugeley, WS15 2EJ
CH/25/0320: Relocation of side garden wall and gate to improve access at 1 Carlton Close, Heath Hayes, Cannock, WS12 3TF
CH/25/0167/A: Application for the Pre-commencement Statutory Biodiversity Net Gain Condition pursuant to planning application CH/25/0167 (demolition of existing dwellings and erection of two semi detached and one detached three bed dwellings) at 59 Wimblebury Road, Heath Hayes, Cannock, WS12 2EE
CH/25/0322: Erection of a two storey rear extension at Shop 2, 2 Albion Street, Rugeley, WS15 2BY
CH/25/0321: Application for the existing use of a single storey rear extension at 10 Meriden Close, Cannock, WS11 1QG
South Staffordshire District Council
19/00988/AMEN11: Non material amendment to approval 19/00988/REM (development of dwellinghouses, public open space, allotments and associated infrastructure works). Existing six temporary car parking bays to be made permanent. Areas of Wildflower planting Northern, Central and Southern POS areas to be removed and replaced with grass. Removal of POS paths linking the site to the Allotment POS. Bin collection point removed from plots 207-210 on land west of Wrottesley Park Road, Perton
25/00939/LUP: Certificate of lawfulness for the use of the dwelling as a residential children’s home for a maximum of four children (aged 0 -18). No more than two adult carers would work at the premises at any one time, rotating on a shift pattern with a manager on site 9-5. A maximum of four cars will be parked on site at any one time at The Farriers, 119 Chatwell Lane, Weston Cross Roads, Blymhill, TF10 9BN
25/00936/FULHH: Add partial first floor to an existing bungalow at 125 Hyperion Road, Stourton, DY7 6SJ
25/00940/TREE: Trysull and Seisdon Conservation Area: Apple (T1 and T2 on Location Plan)- Reduce all branches by two metres at Croft Cottage, School Road, Trysull, WV5 7HR
25/00935/AGRRES: Proposed conversion of existing agricultural barn to create six residential dwellings at barn to the south west of OCL Direct, Hinksford Lane, Swindon, DY6 0BH
19/00048/COND3: Discharge of conditions for Condition 4 – (BREEAM) for application 19/00048/FUL (construction of a new building for use as a nursery (part retrospective), installation of foul water drainage tank drainage works to the side/rear of the nursery, associated works, solar panels and signage (retrospective)) at Sandhill Day Nursery, Springhill Lane, Lower Penn, WV4 4TJ
25/00934/TREE: Codsall and Oaken Conservation Area: Cherry, Elm, Fir and Sycamore- cut back to previous pruning points at Damson Rest, Church Lane, Codsall, WV8 1EF
25/00927/COU: Change of use of existing garage/outbuilding at the rear to create a one bedroom flat at 200 Cannock Road, Westcroft, WV10 8QP
25/00868/FULHH: Front bay window extension at 22 Buttermere Court, Perton, WV6 7PP
25/00913/FUL: Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two replacement dwellings at 3 Wodehouse Cottages, Wodehouse Lane, Wombourne, WV5 9BW
25/00861/FUL: Install perimeter fencing around the school field at Landywood County Primary School, Holly Lane, Great Wyrley, WS6 6AQ
25/00827/FUL: Proposed single detached dwelling on land to the rear of 76-78 Feiashill Road, Trysull, WV5 7HN
25/00796/FUL: Vehicle access at The Hayloft, Whitehouse Lane, Codsall Wood, WV8 1QG
25/00623/FUL: Erection of one dwelling at Magazine Field, Magazine Lane, Wheaton Aston, ST19 9NF
25/00929/TTREE: TPO. 51/1982: Cedar- lateral crown reduction by 30%. Cedar- lateral crown reduction by 30%. Yew- lateral crown reduction by 30%. Thorn- dead-dismantle and remove at 1 Oak Tree Gardens, Coppenhall, ST18 9NX
25/00926/FULHH: Proposed double storey side extension and rear single storey extension with oak porch at 37 Feiashill Road, Trysull, WV5 7HN
23/00862/COND2: Discharge of condition 3 – drainage scheme of application 23/00862/FUL (use of the site for the siting of containers for storage purposes) at Penkridge Storage Goods Yard, Goods Station Lane, Penkridge, ST19 5AU
25/00923/TREE: Codsall and Oaken Conservation Area: Two Hybrid Black Poplar (W27.1 on Location Plan) – reduce by six metres on land to the rear of Codsall Parish Council, Parish Council Office, Station Road, Codsall, WV8 1BY
25/00922/TTREE: TPO 6/1960 – Ash (G8.1) – dismantle and remove at Playing Field, Moatbrook Lane, Codsall
25/00920/AGRRES: Conversion of barn into two bed bungalow at The Bungalow, Cannock Road, Westcroft, WV10 8QW
25/00437/COND: Discharge of conditions for condition 7 (land contamination investigation and risk assessment), 8 (detailed remediation scheme), 9 (commencement of remediation works/ verification reportage) for application 25/00437/FUL (demolition of the existing building and decommissioning of fuel tanks on site (retrospective) and the erection of a replacement single storey building) at 17 Church Road, Codsall, WV8 1EA
25/00601/AMEND: Non-material amendment of 25/00601/FULHH (proposed rear extension). Elevations and block plan amended at Langholm, 18 Dunsley Road, Kinver, DY7 6NA
25/00916/TREE: Codsall and Oaken Conservation Area: Horse Chestnut (G24.5) – dismantle and remove on land on the west side of Oaken Lanes, Codsall
25/00915/TREE: Codsall and Oaken Conservation Area: Walnut (T1) – Reduce limb towards Holly Cottage by 2m, clear telephone wire by 1m at bridge at Codsall Railway Station, Station Road, Codsall
25/00887/FULHH: Rear double storey extension at 50 Mitre Road, Cheslyn Hay, WS6 7HL
22/01044/AMEND: Re-site garage substituting plan MVC/1 for previously approved 1306 300 Rev B from application 22/01044/FUL ( conversion of existing oak framed leisure building into single detached dwelling along with the demolition of existing glass house) at Meadow View Cottage, Six Ashes Road, Bobbington, DY7 5DT
25/00874/OUTM: Outline planning for up to 550 residential dwellings, land for an 80 unit extra care facility, land for a community shop, land for an electric vehicle car club, associated access, infrastructure, open space, landscaping and drainage on land at Heath House Lane, Codsall
25/00852/LUP: Conversion of existing integrated garage into habitable accommodation at 21 Worcester Grove, Perton, WV6 7XE
25/00817/VAR: Variation of conditions: 2, 3, 4, 6, 13, 18, 19, 20, and 22 of application 22/00936/FUL (installation of a ground mounted solar array and associated infrastructure). Relocation of substation from northern part to east, and re-arrangement of infrastructure to facilitate this change on land at Littywood Farm, Dunston, Coppenhall, ST18 9AH
25/00628/FUL: Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of new four bed detached dwelling and detached annex at 29 Wood Lane, Wedges Mills, WS11 1SZ
Tamworth Borough Council
0243/2025: Demolition of existing two storey offices and construction of new stand-alone single storey workshop and MOT facility with car storage at 104 Mariner, Lichfield Road Industrial Estate, Tamworth, B79 7UL
0239/2025: Alterations to decision description to include MOT facility (proposed non-material amendment of 0424/2014 – proposed extension to existing workshop to form cosmetic repair, pre-delivery Inspection, valet and car storage facility) at 104 Mariner, Lichfield Road Industrial Estate, Tamworth, B79 7UL
0242/2025: Works to TPO 1 1972 T167 Oak at 21 Quince, Amington, Tamworth, B77 4EN
0241/2025: Discharge of condition 3 (materials) of application 0355/2017 (erection of two two bedroomed dwellings) on land adjacent 59A Fazeley Road, Tamworth, B78 3JN
0240/2025: Certificate of Lawful Development (proposed): Garage conversion and an outbuilding within residential curtilage at 15 Tanhill, Stonydelph, Tamworth, B77 4LF
0237/2025: Single storey rear extension at 17 Caister, Amington, Tamworth, B77 3QB
0238/2025: Certificate of Lawful Development (proposed): Paving over front garden at 24 Felstead Close, Dosthill, Tamworth, B77 1QD
0235/2025: Prior Notification for larger single storey rear extension: Depth: 6.46m eaves height: 2.45m and a maximum height of 3.96m at 6 Blackwood Road, Dosthill, Tamworth, B77 1JE
0234/2025: Single storey rear extension at 63 Ashby Road, Tamworth, B79 8AR
0232/2025: Fencing adjacent highway and pavement crossover (retrospective) and dropped kerb at 55 Fazeley Road, Tamworth, B78 3JN
0230/2025: Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 5 (vehicle and cycle parking) of application 0142/2025 (change of use to E(f) day nursery in association with the adjacent nursery) at Oasis, 126 Lichfield Road, Tamworth, B79 7SE
0229/2025: Part two storey, part single storey side extension at 74 Canning Road, Glascote, Tamworth, B77 3JX
