Demolition Application Submitted For 10-12 Gaolgate Street In Stafford Town Centre
- Chris Shepherd
- Apr 30
- 2 min read
A demolition application has been submitted for 10-12 Gaolgate Street in Stafford town centre, next to the former Co-op site.
The application appears to be a continuation of the wider work around the former Co-op store, indoor market and car park area, where demolition has already been taking place.
The application reference is 26/41804/FUL and it is currently listed as awaiting decision.
What is planned?
The proposal is for the demolition of the structures known as 10-12 Gaolgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2BG.
The official application says the work would include:
Demolishing the structures at 10-12 Gaolgate Street
Carrying out a sensitive split from neighbouring properties
Crushing materials on site
Filling voids and holes
Leaving remaining materials on site
The building sits on the corner of Gaolgate Street and Stafford Street, in the pedestrianised part of Stafford town centre.
Is this linked to the former Co-op demolition?
Yes, the documents suggest this is linked to the wider town centre redevelopment area.
Planning documents say the site sits next to the former Co-op Department Store, which has already been demolished. They also say the cleared 10-12 Gaolgate Street site is expected to be included in future redevelopment plans for the wider area.
Is the frontage staying?
This is the part many people will want to know.
The documents say the neo-Georgian façade linked to the former Co-op building is being retained, and that no works are proposed to that façade as part of this application.
So, based on the documents, the retained frontage appears to stay, while the building and structures around 10-12 Gaolgate Street are proposed for demolition.
When could work start?
A demolition method document mentions a possible April 2026 start date and an approximate 18-week programme.
However, the application is still awaiting decision, so dates may depend on the planning process and any conditions.
How would the demolition be done?
The documents say the demolition would need to be carefully managed because the site is in the town centre and close to other buildings.
They mention:
Hoarding and fencing
Exclusion zones
Dust control
Noise control
Vibration monitoring
A careful “top-down” demolition method
The documents also say care would be needed around neighbouring buildings, including No. 14 Gaolgate Street, because of shared walls.
What happens next?
Stafford Borough Council will now consider the application before making a decision.
People can view the official plans or make a comment on the Stafford Borough Council planning portal here:
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