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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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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.

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More application records

  1. ADV-APPSMD/2021/0205

    Proposed replacement signage

    55 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN

    Received 24 Mar 2021
  2. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0206

    Erection of replacement double garage

    Woodroyd , Denford Road , Longsdon , Staffordshire , ST9 9QG

    Received 24 Mar 2021
  3. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0207

    Proposed Front Porch Extension and Cladding/Rendering of existing walls

    Highfield , Gratton Lane , Gratton , Staffordshire , ST9 9AG

    Received 24 Mar 2021
  4. FULL-REFSMD/2021/0208

    Erection of a multi purpose agricultural building

    Hillcrest , Fole Lane , Overton , Hollington , Staffordshire , ST14 5EE

    Received 24 Mar 2021
  5. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0209

    Proposed two storey extension to side of existing dwelling and replacement roof to conservatory

    95 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN

    Received 25 Mar 2021
  6. OL-REFSMD/2021/0210

    Outline Application with some matters reserved (except for Access) for Change of Use of part garden area to one number residential building plot with new access onto Cheddleton Road

    Greywoods , Cheddleton Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5QZ

    Received 25 Mar 2021
  7. HNT-PDHNT/2021/0010

    Erection of single storey rear extension - extending beyond rear wall by 8m, maximun height from natural ground level 3.4m and height in eves 3.4m from natural ground level.

    Wildwood , Farley Lane , Farley , Staffordshire , ST10 4BZ

    Received 24 Mar 2021
  8. Valid application receivedSMD/2021/0211

    Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Development relating to the proposed erection of single storey side and rear extensions

    Wildwood , Farley Lane , Farley , Staffordshire , ST10 4BZ

    Received 24 Mar 2021
  9. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0212

    Extension, alteration and conversion of former agricultural building to provide additional accommodation to dwellinghouse

    Old Engine Farm , Perkins Lane , Dilhorne , Staffordshire , ST10 2PX

    Received 24 Mar 2021
  10. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0213

    Proposed two storey rear extension and single storey front extension.

    36 , Brentwood Drive , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0DW

    Received 25 Mar 2021
  11. HNT-PPNREQHNT/2021/0011

    Upward Extension

    Wildwood , Farley Lane , Farley , Staffordshire , ST10 4BZ

    Received 24 Mar 2021
  12. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0214

    Creation of foundation and access for proposed double garage. This has involved the clearing of shrubs and trees, excavation of soil and demolition of a section of brick wall creating the boundary.

    Roselea , 1 Badnall Close , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8HB

    Received 25 Mar 2021
  13. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2021/0034

    Discharge of conditions 4, 5 and 16 relating to SMD/2019/0720

    Land Off , Woodhouse Lane , Biddulph , Staffordshire ,

    Received 25 Mar 2021
  14. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0215

    Single storey rear extension to create improved kitchen and family room and conversion of existing attached garage into home office.

    Pasture House , 20 Ox Pasture , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7HT

    Received 26 Mar 2021
  15. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0216

    Variation of condition 2 relating to SMD/2020/0359

    Bulls Head Inn , High Street , Kingsley , Staffordshire , ST10 2AE

    Received 26 Mar 2021
  16. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0218

    Proposed replacement storage shed with demolition of existing shed

    Land off Gratton Lane , The Village , Endon , Staffordshire ,

    Received 26 Mar 2021
  17. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0219

    Single storey rear extension connecting to house to garage. Extension of garage to the rear and front. Porch extension to the side elevation.

    3 , Nursery Drive , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6RE

    Received 26 Mar 2021
  18. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedHNT/2021/0012

    Proposed single storey rear extension measuring 4.08m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, 3.57m maximum height and 2.95m to height of eaves

    5 , Park Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0EB

    Received 26 Mar 2021
  19. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0220

    Proposed replacement dwelling and outbuildings

    Lower Whitemore Farm , Congleton Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , CW12 3NF

    Received 26 Mar 2021
  20. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0221

    Conversion of a former milking parlour into ancillary residential accommodation. Reconstruction of existing boot room with thermal structure and construction of a small side extension. The alterations to the existing dwelling serve to extend and improve the existing 3rd bedroom and bathroom accommodation

    Knowsley Farm , Knowsley Road , Stanley , Staffordshire , ST9 9NB

    Received 29 Mar 2021
  21. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0222

    Single storey rear lean-to extension, 4m high

    74 , Southbank Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5LN

    Received 29 Mar 2021
  22. Valid application receivedSMD/2021/0223

    Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension

    8 , Nevin Avenue , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 7BP

    Received 29 Mar 2021
  23. OL-REFSMD/2021/0224

    Outline application with details of access (all other matters reserved) for a proposed detached dwelling on land adjacent to 76 Leek Road, retaining and using existing access to 76 Leek Road

    Fairview Cottage , 76 Leek Road , Stockton Brook , Staffordshire , ST9 9NH

    Received 29 Mar 2021
  24. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0225

    Remodel of existing house, with new openings within the existing walls. Addition of a porch to the front elevation along with a secondary porch to the back of the house replacing an existing porch. Replacement of existing uninsulated with a new partially insulated office space and workshop with w/c access.

    Willgate House , Green Lane , Rudyard , Staffordshire , ST13 8PN

    Received 29 Mar 2021

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