Change of use applications in Stoke on Trent

There were 153 change of use applications in Stoke on Trent in the last 12 months. 15 involve HMOs. Of the 87 decided so far, 59 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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Showing 37 of 37 applications
21 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/00939

JAGUAR HOUSE Victoria Square, Hanley, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST1 4JH

Change of use of former car showroom to builders' merchants with rooftop parking and associated works.

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
21 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/00968

PORTLAND HOUSE Newcastle Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST6 3QJ

Change of Use to Children's Care Home (Use Class C2)

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
21 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/LBC/00969

PORTLAND HOUSE Newcastle Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST6 3QJ

Change of Use to Children's Care Home (Use Class C2) (Listed Building Consent)

Listed Building Consent Stoke On Trent
16 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/00861

Old Rectory Kindergarten, Cobridge Community Centre, Bursley Road, Burslem, Stoke On Trent, ST6 3DQ

Change of use of the site to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) School for secondary-aged children and young people, with external alte...

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
15 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/01037

Land Adjacent Pak Foods Belgrave Road, Belgrave Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 4LR

Construction of a new three-storey building comprising 5no. ground-floor retail units (use class E) and 5no. two-bed self-contained residential apartm...

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
15 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/CLP/01030

24 Watermeadow Grove, Etruria, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST1 5GJ

Certificate of lawful (proposed) development for the change of use of a dwellinghouse (Use class C3) to a children's home (Use class C2)

Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Stoke On Trent
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/00971

12 Stoke Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2DP

Retrospective change of use from Use Class E to a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3), together with retention of associated external alterations comp...

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
13 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/00989

Land Off Sandgate Street, Longton, ST3 1UH

Change of use of land to building and landscaping materials storage

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
13 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/00955

7 Linnett Grove, Packmoor, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST7 4GH

Change of use of part of the existing garage to beauty salon (Use Class E)

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
12 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/PRA/01097

8 And 10 Albion Street , Stoke-on-trent, ST1 1QH

Change of use from commercial, business and services (Use Class E) to 4 residential units (Use Class C3) (prior approval)

Prior Approval Stoke On Trent
7 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/01083

201 King Street, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST4 3ER

Material change of use of land to a mixed-use commercial development comprising: motor vehicle sales and display, motor vehicle repair and maintenance...

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/00813

138 Waterloo Road, Burslem, Stoke On Trent, ST6 3HB

Change of use of lower floors to form Bakery and first floor to Tea Room, with elevational alterations

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
30 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/01074

82 Moorland Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST6 1DY

2no. existing apartment to 4no proposed apartments (Retrospective)

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
30 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/01090

First Floor, 84 High Street, Tunstall, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST6 5TJ

Change of use of first floor to 1no self contained flat including elevational alteration

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
29 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/00761

Sutherland Works, Normacot Road, Longton, Stoke On Trent, ST3 1PP

Change of use of part of the ground floor to fine dining establishment including restaurant and café

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/00985

Former Auction House, Warner Street,, Hanley

Change of use to leisure facility (Use Class E(d)), expansion of first floor and elevation alteration to include an increase in roof height

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/01084

76A Boughey Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2BB

Change of use from two dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) to form a single 10-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) for a maximum of 10 occupi...

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/00913

Fast Lane Motors Cars, Longton Road, Trentham, Stoke On Trent, ST4 8PS

Change of use to a convenience store (Use Class Ea), elevational alterations, with associated car park and servicing

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/PRA/01098

12 Cape Street , Stoke-on-trent, ST1 5AZ

Change of use to one residential dwelling (Use Class C3) (Prior Approval)

Prior Approval Stoke On Trent
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/PRA/01099

58 Epworth Street, Stoke, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST4 1NU

Change of use to one dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) (Prior approval)

Prior Approval Stoke On Trent
21 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/AD/01043

Shoezone, Units 30 And 32, LONGTON EXCHANGE The Strand, Longton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST3 2JA

Proposed works include full internal fit out of a vacant unit into a retail Banking Hub, installation of new ATM, fascia sign, projecting sign and sus...

Advertisement Consent Stoke On Trent
21 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/01081

Shoezone, Units 30 And 32, LONGTON EXCHANGE The Strand, Longton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST3 2JA

Change of use of vacant unit to Banking Hub including external alterations, installation of ATM, signage, plant and associated works.

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
16 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/00566

The Former Leopard Inn, 21 Market Place, Burslem, Stoke On Trent, ST6 3AA

Demolition of sections of building for safety reasons. Erection of rear extension prior to demolition. Subdivision and change of use to 2 No. commerci...

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
11 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/01026

Raffles, First Floor, 19 - 21 Piccadilly, Hanley, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST1 1EN

Change of use of first floor to restaurant (Use Class E(b)), including outdoor terrace, installation of extraction equipment and retractable awning (P...

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
11 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/00664

Pathway Academy Zone Duncalf Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST6 3LJ

Change of use to SEN school (Use Class F1)

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
11 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/00864

1A Market Place, Burslem, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 3AA

Proposed change of use of first and second floors and conversion to form 2No. one bedroom self-contained apartments (Class C3)

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
7 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/00979

270 Leek Road, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2BX

Change of use to residential dwelling (Use Class C3) with new vehicular access and associated works

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
30 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/00721

Flat, 116A Baddeley Green Lane, Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST2 7HA

Change of use of existing first floor flat to provide 5 commercial rooms (Use class E)

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
27 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/00806

163 Forrister Street, Longton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST3 5XF

Change of use from Class C3 dwellinghouse to Class C2 Children's Care Home

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
19 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/00951

137 Bucknall New Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST1 2BG

Change of use to 6 bedroom HMO (Sui-generis) together with rear dormer extension

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
19 Aug 2026 Pending Decision 26/PRA/00953

Stewarts Farm Brookhouse Lane, Bucknall, Stoke-on-trent, ST2 8NE

Change of use of agricultural building (Use Class Class Q) to 3 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) (prior approval)

Prior Approval Stoke On Trent
18 Aug 2026 Approved 8 Oct 26/FUL/00942

Robin Hood, 321 Hartshill Road, Hartshill, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST4 7NR

Partial demolition and rebuild, change of use of the ground floor from public house to two retail unites (Convenience shop & Hair & Beauty Salon). Con...

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
17 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/PRA/00997

15-21 Brickhouse Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST6 3AE

Change of use from commercial, business and service (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) (Prior Approval)

Prior Approval Stoke On Trent
17 Aug 2026 Approved 9 Oct 26/HOU/00722

66 Newcastle Lane, Penkhull, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST4 5DR

Change of use of garage and exterior alterations

Householder Stoke On Trent
14 Aug 2026 Refused 8 Oct 26/FUL/00918

72 St Nicholas Avenue, Norton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST6 8LQ

Change of use from residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to residential care home for children (Use Class C2)

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
5 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FUL/00888

Blurton Barbers, 356 Blurton Road, Blurton, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent, ST3 3AX

Change of use from barber shop to a residential dwelling.

Full Planning Permission Stoke On Trent
4 Aug 2026 Refused 25 Sep 26/CLP/00683

Unit 12 Castle Works Walley Street, Stoke On Trent, ST6 2AH

Certificate of (proposed) lawful development for use of unit as MOT vehicular testing centre

Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Stoke On Trent
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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