Historic Staffordshire brewing company headquarters could be turned into 62 new flats - among this week's applications

The historic headquarters of Molson Coors Brewing Company could soon be turned into 62 flats.

This comes as a planning application has been lodged to convert the three-storey Carling House.

Originally East Staffordshire Borough Council planned to turn the vacant building into a hotel.

The building was the home of Molson Coors until 2022 when it was sold to the council as part of a £5 million deal. The sale also included the car park, the famous water tower, as well as the old listed brewery buildings, fronting High Street, which were originally part of the Bass empire.

The site is located within flood zone two which means there is a medium risk of flooding.

To combat this planning documents say that the internal ground level will be increased. The 150mm flood level increase will mean that the building will not be affected by a one-on-100 year flood.

All rooms will meet the nationally described space standards, with all habitable rooms having windows.

The proposed conversion is being considered under permitted development rights, which allow certain commercial buildings to be converted into homes without a full planning application. The council has 56 days to consider the prior approval application, after which the development may proceed if the relevant requirements are met and no decision has been issued.

The planning statement said: “The existing building is well suited for conversion to residential use due to its location, architectural form and the abundance of windows providing excellent levels of natural light. The scheme will provide 62 high quality homes via the sustainable re-use of an existing structure which would benefit the local and wider community.

“This application addresses the requirements of Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2015 and for this reason, we would respectfully request that the Council confirms that planning permission is not required for this proposal.”.

The application and all supporting documents can be viewed on East Staffordshire Borough Council’s planning portal, reference number P/2026/01069. The application is currently under consideration by planning officers.

Stafford Borough Council

• 26/42826/FUL: Proposed conversion of former piggery into single storey dwelling at Willow Cottage Farm, Aston Lane, Aston By Stone, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0BW
• 26/42806/LDCPP: Proposed construction of a 60m x 20m horse menage with soak away and associated drainage with a wooden post and rail fence erected around the site at White Cross Farm, Long Lane, Haughton, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9JL
• 26/42804/FUL: Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of new outbuilding for a dog play room at Boarding Kennels, Hawthorns, Beaconside, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3ZB
• 26/42783/FUL: Removal of 2 no. existing livestock buildings and erection of a new replacement livestock shed at Park Lane Farm, Park Lane, High Offley, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST20 0NB
• 26/42764/FUL: Change of use of agricultural land to a private, secure dog-exercise field, including the retention of perimeter dog-secure fencing, internal parking and manoeuvring area, field shelter, access gates, signage and associated dog-exercise equipment at Dog Walking FIeld, Lichfield Road, Little Haywood, Stafford, Staffordshire
• 26/42761/HOU: Demolish existing outbuilding. Proposed Rear Single Storey Extension at 6 High Offley Road, Woodseaves, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST20 0LF

East Staffordshire Borough Council

• P/2026/01069: Class MA prior approval for the conversion of an existing office building to form a residential development containing 62 flats at Carling House, 137 High Street, Burton Upon Trent, DE14 1JZ
• P/2026/01075: Crown lift to a height of 3.66 metres from ground level of 1 Oak tree (G1 of TPO 295) at St Modwens R C Primary School,Tutbury Road, Burton Upon Trent, DE13 0AJ
• P/2026/01079: Erection of single storey side and rear extension and installation of sun tunnel to existing roof at 6 Clematis Crescent, Stapenhill, Burton Upon Trent, DE15 9FF
• P/2026/01072: Installation of 2 no. underground firewater tanks at Burton Enterprise Park, Hawkins Lane, Burton Upon Trent, DE14 1QG
• P/2026/01066: Conversion of existing integral garage to form additional living accommodation including associated external alterations and formation of additional parking area to front at 28 Bishop Lane, Burton Upon Trent, DE13 9EY
• P/2026/01063: Erection of bay window and canopy to the front elevation at 32 Lovell Road, Yoxall, DE13 8QA
• P/2026/01073: Listed Building Consent for the like for like replacement roof to the rear of the building (School Room) at Riverside, Evangelical Church, High Street, Burton Upon Trent, DE14 1LD
• P/2026/01064: Erection of front porch at 4 Bridge Hill, Mayfield, DE6 2HN
• P/2026/01067: Erection of a single storey side extension, alterations to existing fenestration including the installation of a new first floor window on rear elevation and blocking up of two windows at 13 Holme Farm Avenue, Stapenhill, Burton Upon Trent, DE15 9EG
• P/2026/01065: Erection of 2 no. 1.5 storey semi detached dwellings at Land to the Rear of 8-9 High street, Tutbury, DE13 9LP
• P/2026/01076: Erection of a single storey front extension at 15 Northfield Avenue, Rocester, ST14 5LE
• P/2026/01068: Reserved Matters application (Keepmoat Phase 1) relating to P/2012/01467 for the erection of 140 dwellings including details of Landscaping, Layout, Scale, Appearance and Access at Branston Locks Phase 1 Keepmoat, Branston Road, Branston
• P/2026/01074: Retention of garage and car port at 94 Clay Street, Stapenhill, Burton Upon Trent, De15 9bd

Cannock Chase District Council

• CH/26/306: Prior approval application for the erection of 174.42kw roof mounted solar array at Meadow View, Levedale Road, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5AT
• CH/25/0287: Outline for the erection of two detached dwellings (with access and layout specified) and demolition of plant hire business buildings at 1, Earlls Court, Batesway, Brereton, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1PX
• CH/26/291: Replacement refrigeration plant equipment and associated fenced enclosure, installation of air source heat pumps therein and associated development at ALDI, Unit 6 To 7, Chase Gateway, Victoria Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1DU
• CH/26/304: Prior approval application for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a maximum depth of 6m, maximum height of 2.9m and maximum eaves height of 2.9m at 12, Coalpit Lane, Brereton, Rugeley, WS15 1EN
• CH/25/0290/A: Application to discharge condition no. 3 (Japanese Knotweed) of permission CH/25/0290 at Land adjacent to Greenslade, Victoria Street, Hednesford
• CH/26/285: Erection of a new residential dwelling following demolition of existing attached garage, with extension to vehicular crossover at 32, Portobello, Rugeley, WS15 2QS
• CH/26/295: Single-storey rear extension at 104, Old Penkridge Road, Cannock, WS11 1HY
• CH/26/261: Approval of reserved matters (layout, scale, appearance and landscaping) for the erection of 266 dwellings (open market and affordable) comprising a mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bed units, together with a purpose built 66 bedroom care home (C2) associated infrastructure, landscaping and open space, pursuant to Phase 2 of outline consents 19/00753/OUTMEI (LDC) and CH/19/201 (CCDC) at Land at Rugeley Power Station, Armitage Road, Rugeley, WS15 1PL
• CH/26/264: Lawful Development Certificate for Existing works to replace the irrigation system and sprinklers across all 18 greens, approaches and tee groups at Cannock Park Golf Course, Stafford Road, Cannock, WS11 4AL
• CH/26/292: Erection of a garden room and canopy (Retrospective) at 2, Harpers Paddock, Hednesford, Cannock

South Staffordshire District Council

• 26/00953/TREE: Trysull And Seisdon Conservation Area: Pine x5 – dismantle and remove at Meadow Cottage, The Fold, Seisdon, Wolverhampton, WV5 7EX
• 26/00957/TTREE: TPO No. 23/18001/TPO: T1, Poplar – Pollard. T2, Willow – Pollard at Wombrook Walk, Common Lane, Wombourne
• 17/00692/AMEND: Fence erected to seperate the yard and unit 2 as in drawing no.17-7099-001 issue P5 Amendment of the gully position to be further around the bell mouth as in drawing no.17-7099-1001 issue P8 Integration of vehicle tracking vision splays as in drawing no.17-7099-SK1001 issue P4 at Seconique Holdings Limited, Boulton House, Owens Trading Estate, Wobaston Road, Pendeford, Wolverhampton, WV9 5EY
• 25/00607/COND3: Discharge of condition 9 – Habitat management and monitoring plan (HMMP), condition 11 – cycle parking, condition 12 – lighting and condition 13 – Landscape scheme of application 25/00607/FULM at Bradshaws Farm, The Farm Shop, Wrottesley Park Road, Perton, Wolverhampton, WV8 2HS
• 26/00939/FULHH: Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear and side extension and increased roof height of existing garage at Woodale, Comber Road, Kinver, Stourbridge, DY7 6HT
• 26/00917/FUL: Proposed detached dwelling. Creation of new vehicular access for 50 Hyde Lane at 50 Hyde Lane, Kinver, Stourbridge, DY7 6AF
• 26/00833/COU: Change of use from agricultural land to dog exercise field at Land At Long Lane, Dunston Heath
• 26/00838/FULHH: Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a single storey rear extension at 10 Laburnum Close, Kinver, Stourbridge, DY7 6BJ
• 26/00834/AGR: Proposed agricultural building to create crop store at Hillfield Farm, The Hangar, Prestwood Drive, Stourton, Stourbridge, DY7 5QS
• 26/00745/FUL: Retention of vehicular access for residential and equestrian use at Meadow View, Levedale Road, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5AT

Lichfield District Council

• 26/01305/FUH: Single storey rear extension (Sch1) at 28 Leomansley Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8AX
• 26/01300/FUL: Alterations to shopfront (Sch1) at 8A Market Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6LH
• 26/01298/FUH: Single storey rear extension and conversion of part of existing garage to form kitchen, utility and dining area (Sch1) at 98 Main Street, Alrewas, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 7AE
• 26/01299/DEM: Prior Notification: Demolition of 8 agricultural buildings and 1 brick gatehouse structure (Sch1) at Hadley Gate Field, Stoneyford Lane, Blithbury, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 3HT
• 26/01294/FUL: Erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings, with associated parking (Sch1) at 31 Smarts Avenue, Shenstone, Woodend, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 0PB
• 26/01259/FUL: Repair, restoration and enhancement of shopfront, including repainting, installation of a lantern and retractable awnings and associated works (Sch1) at Le Reve, 26 Bird Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6PR
• 26/01260/LBC: Works to listed building to enable the repair, restoration and enhancement of shopfront, including repainting, installation of a lantern and retractable awnings and associated works (Sch2*) at 26 Bird Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6PR
• 26/01253/COU: Conversion of stable block and single storey extension to form 1no dwelling, erection of entrance gates and associated works (Sch1) at Land Adjacent Eagles Lodge, Barracks Lane, Walsall Wood, Walsall, Staffordshire, WS9 9DL
• 26/01212/CLP: Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Single storey rear extension at 16 Maple Grove, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9XB
• 26/01185/FUL: Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) and 11 (drainage details) of permission 22/00160/FUL relating to design, layout and revised drainage strategy (Sch1) at 36 Chestnut Lane, Clifton, Campville, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0BN

Tamworth Borough Council

• 0266/2026: Retrospective change of use of land to form garden land and modification and erection of new fencing at 11 Jaguar, Glascote, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2RQ
• 0265/2026: Discharge of conditions : 3 (Construction Site Arrangements) 4 ( External Building Materials) 5 ( Land Contamination) of application 0272/2022 at Northcote, 103 Fazeley Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3LW
• 0263/2026: Single storey front ,side and rear extension at 2 Bailey Avenue, Wilnecote, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5ND
• 0262/2026: Change of use of Garage (C3 use) to Hair Salon (E class use) at 53 Sycamore, Wilnecote, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5HB
• 0261/2026: Single storey rear extension and a front tiled canopy at 14 Kent Avenue, Fazeley, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3XR
• 0260/2026: To Fell a Scots Pine Tree (Conservation Area) at 32 Wigford Road, Dosthill, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 1LY
• 0259/2026: Certificate of Lawful Development (proposed): Part garage conversion into dog grooming salon at 33 Sunbeam, Glascote, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2RR

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