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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

More application records

  1. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0226

    Proposed first floor front and side extension

    7 , St Davids Way , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7XA

    Received 29 Mar 2021
  2. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0227

    Proposed single storey rear extension, formation of new window opening to rear elevation, replacement of existing windows, proposed detached outbuilding, proposed new vehicular access and minor alterations to existing agricultural access

    Endon Bank Farm , Church Lane , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9HF

    Received 29 Mar 2021
  3. PNNOTDET/2021/0010

    Proposed new steel framed implement store

    Dogcroft Farm , Tompkin Road , Stanley , Staffordshire , ST9 9LX

    Received 29 Mar 2021
  4. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0228

    Installation of three conservation style roof lights into existing roof to enhance natural light of the first floor. Installation of an external flue to the rear elevation to allow for the installation of a wood burning stove.

    Valley View , 3 Tower Hill Barn , Akesmore Lane , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST7 3QA

    Received 29 Mar 2021
  5. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0229

    Single storey rear extension and refurbishment works

    48 , Ash Bank Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST2 9DR

    Received 29 Mar 2021
  6. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0230

    Erection of a polytunnel for growing fruit and vegetables (The development had already been carried out before the date of the application)

    Rock End Stables , New Street , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7NW

    Received 29 Mar 2021
  7. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0231

    Demolition of disused industrial buildings; erection of 4 detached houses, and re-location of site access

    Adderley Mill , Adderley , Cheadle , Staffordshire ,

    Received 29 Mar 2021
  8. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0232

    Variation of Condition 12 in relation to SMD/2017/0674

    Wyn Dene , Leek Road , Longsdon , Staffordshire , ST9 9QF

    Received 29 Mar 2021
  9. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0233

    Retrospective permission for rebuilding works, replacement glazing and infilling of internal doorway between farmhouse and semi detached cottage

    Old Nurses Cottage , Hazles Cross Road , Kingsley , Staffordshire , ST10 2AY

    Received 30 Mar 2021
  10. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0234

    Erection of detached 3-bed house and a single garage with alterations to Holly House.

    Holly House , Sugar Street , Rushton Spencer , Staffordshire , SK11 0SG

    Received 30 Mar 2021
  11. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0235

    Proposed roof terrace

    Rose Cottage , Back Lane , Heaton , Rushton Spencer , Staffordshire , SK11 0SJ

    Received 30 Mar 2021
  12. Valid application receivedDET/2021/0011

    Forestry building

    Felthouse Farm , Cheadle Road , Staffordshire Moorlands , Cheddleton , ST13 7BG

    Received 30 Mar 2021
  13. Valid application receivedSMD/2021/0236

    The Lawful Development Certification (Proposed) is required to confirm the actual true address relates to the awarded planning consent SMD/2019/0024

    Land rear of 19 Thames drive and Adjacent To 3 , Palmerston Way , Biddulph , Staffordshire ,

    Received 31 Mar 2021
  14. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0237

    Proposed extensions and alterations to existing dormer bungalow

    208 , Armshead Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0EL

    Received 30 Mar 2021
  15. Valid application receivedDOC/2021/0035

    Discharge of conditions 5 and 6 relating to SMD/2020/0698

    1 , Melrose Place , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8LY

    Received 31 Mar 2021
  16. Valid application receivedDOC/2021/0036

    Discharge of conditions 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 relating to SMD/2019/0698

    St Wilfrids Church , Cotton Lane , Cotton , Staffordshire , ST10 3DR

    Received 31 Mar 2021
  17. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0239

    Proposed erection of grain and machinery store

    Litley Farm , New Haden Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1UF

    Received 31 Mar 2021
  18. Valid application receivedDOC/2021/0037

    Discharge of conditions 3, 4 and 5 relating to SMD/2020/0227

    Harracles Mill Cottage , Dunwood Road , Rudyard , Staffordshire , ST13 8RG

    Received 1 Apr 2021
  19. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0240

    Demolition of existing single storey rear extension, erection of larger single storey rear extension

    19 , Adams Grove , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8NX

    Received 1 Apr 2021
  20. PNAPPDET/2021/0012

    Proposed new Portal Frame fodder and machinery store.

    Lower Greenfield Farm , Jack Haye Lane , Armshead , Staffordshire , ST2 7NG

    Received 1 Apr 2021
  21. Valid application receivedDOC/2021/0038

    Discharge of conditions 8 11 19 21 23 25 and 34 relating to SMD/2019/0057

    Consall Hall , Consall Lane , Consall , Staffordshire , ST9 0AG

    Received 1 Apr 2021
  22. Valid application receivedDOC/2021/0039

    Discharge of conditions 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 relating to SMD/2019/0699

    St Wilfrids Church , Cotton Lane , Cotton , Staffordshire , ST10 3DR

    Received 1 Apr 2021
  23. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0241

    Proposed Marquee for educational visits, relocated snack shack, covered eating area & proposed agricultural building including associated landscape works and rerouting of existing public right of way to suit future proposals.

    Peak Wildlife Park , Ellastone Road , Winkhill , Staffordshire , ST13 7QR

    Received 1 Apr 2021
  24. FULL-REFSMD/2021/0242

    Creation of vehicular access

    South Fields Farm , Leek Road , Wetley Rocks , Staffordshire , ST9 0AR

    Received 1 Apr 2021

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