Call for Sites Local Green Space (LGS)
In order for us to assess your site, please provide as much information as possible. All submissions must be accompanied by a map showing the site boundaries. Sites that have been submitted will be assessed as part of the Stafford Borough Local Plan 2020-2040.
Local Green Space designation is a way to provide special protection for green areas of particular importance to local communities.
Designating any Local Green Space will need to be consistent with local planning for sustainable development in the area. In particular, plans must identify sufficient land in suitable locations to meet identified development needs.
The Local Green Space will need to meet the criteria set out in paragraph 77 of the National Planning Policy Framework. Where submitting a site, please ensure that the sites forms the setting of features indicative of significance to the local community, are a maximum size of 30 ha, within 300 metres of the community it serves and is not subject to an extant planning permission.
Submit a Local Green Space Site
The Council welcomes sites being put forward as part of the Local Plan Process, so to submit a site for consideration, please complete the form below and send it to us at:
To submit a site for consideration, please complete the form below and send it us at:
strategicplanningconsultations@staffordbc.gov.uk
Alternatively please respond via post to: Forward Planning, Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford, ST16 3AQ.
- Local Green Space Call for Sites (pdf 93kb)
- Call for Sites Guidance Notes (pdf 368kb)
- LGS Frequently Asked Questions (pdf 445kb)