A new housing development of around 140 homes has been proposed for land off Marlborough Road, and residents are being invited to have their say before the plans move forward.
Taylor Wimpey has launched a public consultation on the scheme, which is located on greenfield land to the south-west of Marlborough Road in Walton. The proposal includes a mix of property sizes and types, with a strong focus on affordability and access to green space.
What’s being proposed
The developer is aiming to build a community of around 140 homes, with 40 percent of them allocated as affordable housing. This could include a blend of shared ownership, rental, and low-cost housing to meet local needs.
In addition to the housing, the early master plan outlines landscaped public spaces and new walking and cycling routes to encourage active travel. The scheme would also link into the existing infrastructure at Stone Business Park and nearby residential areas.
Taylor Wimpey says the development is designed to be sensitive to the local character of Stone while delivering much-needed housing.
Have your say
The consultation runs until 22nd May 2025, giving residents a chance to view the plans and offer feedback online or in person.
A dedicated consultation website, www.marlboroughroad.co.uk, has been set up where people can read about the proposal, view site plans, and fill in a feedback form.
An in-person consultation event will also take place at Walton Community Centre on Wednesday 8th May. Residents are encouraged to drop in, view the proposals, and speak to the project team.
The developer has also issued leaflets and used social media to publicise the plans to nearby households.
Planning background and local context
While the site is not currently allocated in the adopted Local Plan, it was listed as a preferred option in the council’s now-suspended Local Plan update. According to Taylor Wimpey, the site has been assessed by Stafford Borough Council as suitable for high-quality housing and could help address the borough’s five-year housing land supply.
However, the proposal is likely to draw strong interest, and potentially some concern, from residents in Walton. The impact of new development on traffic, school places, and green space is already a well-worn topic in the area.
In a 2022 response to the earlier Local Plan consultation, Stone Town Council raised a number of objections to large-scale development in this part of town. These included worries about overdevelopment, strain on infrastructure, and the loss of open countryside between Walton and the wider Stone area.
What happens next?
Once the consultation closes on 22nd May, Taylor Wimpey says it will review all feedback and use it to inform a formal planning application to Stafford Borough Council later this year.
At that point, the plans would go through the usual planning process, with opportunities for formal comment and a final decision by the council’s planning committee.
For now, the focus is on gathering views and answering community questions. Whether residents are supportive, opposed, or simply curious, the developer has said it wants to hear from as many people as possible.
How to get involved
- Visit www.marlboroughroad.co.uk to read more and submit feedback
- Attend the consultation event on Wednesday 8th May at Walton Community Centre
- Share your views before the deadline on Wednesday 22nd May 2025
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Peter Oakley
With the proposed new estate by Udall in Stone and this proposal the town will never cope.
This should be stopped in its tracks.