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Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
4,776Searchable applications
37Recorded as pending
82%Approval rate · 3,737 approved or refused records
684Refused applications

3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 22 Jan 2019 to 18 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 22 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026
Planning information Planning and buildingsContact planning Contact PlanningLocal plan The Adopted Local Plan 2014 - 2033Pre-application advice Pre-application advice for businessesConservation areas Conservation areasArticle 4 directions View a list of all conservation areas and Article 4 Directions

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas17 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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  1. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2019/0031

    Renovations and alterations to northern wing of the building including partial rebuilding of outer timber frame, installation of new internal oak frame, reinstatement of attic floor, staircase and alteratinos to windows.

    2B , Church Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6AB

    Received 22 Jan 2019
  2. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2019/0435

    removal/variation of Condition in relation to SMD/2016/0134.

    The Orchard , Springfield Drive , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6ET

    Received 11 Jul 2019
  3. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2020/0198

    Outline permission for residential development

    Orchard Farm , Churchill Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1DJ

    Received 15 Apr 2020
  4. FULL-APPSMD/2020/0239

    Proposed works are to replace the timber window frames and entrance doors throughout the property

    The Coach House , Beat Lane , Rushton Spencer , Staffordshire , SK11 0RU

    Received 11 May 2020
  5. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2020/0050

    DOC 5,6,16 & 19 of SMD/2019/0253

    Trent Head Farm , Barrage Road , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7NU

    Received 5 Jun 2020
  6. FULL-APPSMD/2020/0380

    Proposed erection of front porch and single storey side extension

    8 , Mayfair Avenue , Ipstones , Staffordshire , ST10 2QE

    Received 15 Jul 2020
  7. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2020/0083

    Discharge of condtions 4, 6 and 10 relating to SMD/2018/0278

    Paradise Nurseries , Cheadle Road , Winnothdale , Staffordshire , ST10 4HX

    Received 15 Oct 2020
  8. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2020/0601

    Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for 3 new detached dwellings on disused coal yard.

    The Cedars , Cedarhill , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4BQ

    Received 27 Oct 2020
  9. FULL-APPSMD/2020/0718

    Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and replacement dwelling with detached garage.

    Manor Fields , Uttoxeter Road , Draycott In The Moors , Staffordshire , ST11 9AQ

    Received 17 Dec 2020
  10. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0001

    Change existing dorma windows to modernise and insulate property to 3 individual dorma windows.

    28 , Teanhurst Road , Lower Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4LR

    Received 4 Jan 2021
  11. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0055

    Construction of outbuilding for a purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house

    Greenways , Rownall Road , Wetley Rocks , Staffordshire , ST9 0BP

    Received 29 Jan 2021
  12. OL-APPSMD/2021/0089

    Outline planning application with all matters reserved for a residential development

    Capri , Gallows Green , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4BN

    Received 15 Feb 2021
  13. FULL-REFSMD/2021/0099

    Erect a stilted timber framed dwelling

    Land Cornering Rudyard Road And , Gun Hill Road , Meerbrook , Staffordshire ,

    Received 22 Feb 2021
  14. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0113

    Erection of 12no. Bungalows

    Land At Bridge End , Macclesfield Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8LG

    Received 26 Feb 2021
  15. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0119

    Proposed New Detached Self-Build Dwelling House

    The Bungalow Caravan , Cheadle Road , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7DR

    Received 1 Mar 2021
  16. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0121

    Demolition of existing cowshed/outbuildings & construct new agricultural building of the same size or less of existing building

    Hurst Cottage , Hurst Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7RS

    Received 2 Mar 2021
  17. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0123

    Conversion of existing store/workshop building to residential use

    Mill House , Oak Street , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1NX

    Received 3 Mar 2021
  18. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0124

    Outline Permission will all matters reserved for a New Dwelling

    53 , Charles Street , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1EE

    Received 2 Mar 2021
  19. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0128

    2-storey side extension to link house with barn

    Croney Bank Farm , Bagnall Road , Bagnall , Staffordshire , ST9 9JY

    Received 3 Mar 2021
  20. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0129

    Change of use from B8 (Storage and Distribution) to mixed use of B8 (Storage and Distribution) and Nano-Brewery (B2)

    Unit 3d , Brown Lees Road Industrial Estate , Forge Way , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 7DN

    Received 3 Mar 2021
  21. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0131

    Barn conversion to be linked with and form part of the main dwelling house.

    Croney Bank Farm , Bagnall Road , Bagnall , Staffordshire , ST9 9JY

    Received 4 Mar 2021
  22. FULL-REFSMD/2021/0137

    Change of use upper floor for HMO for 5No. room, internal alterations and first floor side/rear extension

    7 , Derby Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6HN

    Received 5 Mar 2021
  23. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0139

    Retrospective application for the erection of a timber frame, stable block containing 3 single stables, and a small equipment store (tack room), with a hay and fodder store.

    Rownall View , Rownall Road , Wetley Rocks , Staffordshire , ST9 0BT

    Received 8 Mar 2021
  24. ADV-APPSMD/2021/0142

    Consent to display x4 Fascia Signs x1 Vinyl Sign x3 Totem Signs

    Land Off , Meadows Way , Biddulph , Staffordshire ,

    Received 8 Mar 2021

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