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At the Extraordinary Meeting of the Parish Council held on Thursday 2nd October, Councillors unanimously agreed to object to planning application 25/40960/OUT.
A full copy of the Parish Council’s formal objection.
The Parish Council will provide updates on the application as further information becomes available.
Weston with Gayton Parish Council has received a consultation letter from the Planning Department at Stafford Borough Council regarding the Land off Green Road, Weston proposed development. The proposal seeks outline planning permission for the erection of 150 residential dwellings, together with associated infrastructure works, including vehicular, pedestrian, and cycle access, drainage, public open space, and landscaping.
Planning Application Reference: 25/40960/OUT
East Staffordshire Borough Council, alongside 5 other southern Staffordshire authorities, have jointly proposed the creation of a Southern and Mid Staffordshire Unitary Authority.


Weston with Gayton Parish Council, Pre-Application Consultation Submission
(23rd May 2025)
Weston is a village situated between the market towns of Stafford and Uttoxeter, just north of the historic City of Lichfield. Gayton is approximately one mile to the east of Weston. Weston has grown tremendously in the last 30 years – formerly a small farming community, it now houses some 1,500 people (including Gayton), many of whom work in the local towns.