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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. ADV-APPSMD/2021/0372

    2 x freestanding entrance signs

    Tittesworth Visitors Centre , Blackshaw Lane , Meerbrook , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8SW

    Received 4 Jun 2021
  2. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2021/0058

    Discharge of conditions 8,12,15,19,25 and 26 relating to SMD/2020/0301

    Former , Meadows Special School Site , Tunstall Road , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 7AB

    Received 4 Jun 2021
  3. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0373

    Proposed two storey side extension including demolition of existing single storey side extension.

    36 , Rookery Crescent , Cresswell , Staffordshire , ST11 9RA

    Received 7 Jun 2021
  4. Valid application receivedCON/2021/0021

    Proposal: Erection of an agricultural building for storing hay and straw

    Stanton Dale Farm , Dale Lane , Stanton Dale , DE6 2BX

    Received 8 Jun 2021
  5. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2021/0059

    Discharge of condition 4 in relation to SMD/2019/0605

    Hodgefields Farm , Ladymoor Lane , Ladymoor Gate , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8UD

    Received 7 Jun 2021
  6. PNREFDET/2021/0023

    Change of use from agricultural building to Dwelling

    Birchendale Farm , Hollington Fields , Hollington , Staffordshire , ST10 4HL

    Received 8 Jun 2021
  7. FULL-REFSMD/2021/0374

    Erection of agricultural building for use for lambing, storage of feed, hay and implements and construction of new vehicular access

    Land East Of , Leek Road , Wetley Rocks , Staffordshire ,

    Received 8 Jun 2021
  8. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0375

    Proposed Single storey extension to an existing bungalow.

    The Stables , Little Blythe Farm , Leek Road , Weston Coyney , Staffordshire , ST3 5BD

    Received 8 Jun 2021
  9. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0376

    Single Storey Rear Extension

    3 , Cottage Lane , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7NF

    Received 9 Jun 2021
  10. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0377

    Extension to existing lorry maintenance and repair building to provide additional height to accommodate a high level work platform. This will enable safe access to upper sections of container trailers to carry out routine inspections, repairs and general maintenance.

    Workshop , Cabbage Hall Farm , Stoney Lane , Cauldon , Staffordshire , ST10 3ES

    Received 9 Jun 2021
  11. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0378

    Single storey extensions to side and rear to form additional bedroom and kitchen/utility area

    Driftwood , Driftwood , Reacliffe Road , Staffordshire Moorlands , Rudyard , ST13 8RS

    Received 9 Jun 2021
  12. PNREFDET/2021/0024

    Conversion of existing offices to 4 no flats see plans for details of natural light to all rooms utilising existing windows

    18 , Tape Street , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1BD

    Received 9 Jun 2021
  13. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0379

    Replacement of front windows

    44 , Alsop Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5NZ

    Received 9 Jun 2021
  14. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0380

    Side extension 2M to provide for a single storey kitchen

    The Cottage , Marten Hill , Swinscoe , Staffordshire , DE6 2BW

    Received 9 Jun 2021
  15. FULL-REFSMD/2021/0381

    Proposed extension and alterations to existing bungalow

    62 , Fold Lane , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7SG

    Received 10 Jun 2021
  16. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0382

    Screening Opinion for a proposed construction and operation of an energy storage facility.

    Land at , Greenfields , Thorney Edge Road , Bagnall , Staffordshire , ST9 9LA

    Received 10 Jun 2021
  17. FULL-REFSMD/2021/0383

    Atrium conservatory to rear of property

    Marl Fields Farm , Newtown Road , Newtown , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7SW

    Received 10 Jun 2021
  18. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2021/0060

    Discharge of conditions 1 - 19 relating to SMD/2020/0379

    The Top Pub , Hill Top , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8TX

    Received 10 Jun 2021
  19. PNREFDET/2021/0025

    Proposed 20.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works.

    Land At , Ellastone Road , Cauldon Low , Staffordshire ,

    Received 10 Jun 2021
  20. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0384

    Request for an EIA Screening Opinion for a proposed solar photovoltaic (PV) farm development with continued agricultural use, ancillary infrastructure and security fencing, landscaping provision and ecological enhancements

    Land South of , Totmonslow Farm , Draycott Road , Totmonslow , Upper Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4JJ

    Received 10 Jun 2021
  21. FULL-REFSMD/2021/0385

    Proposed Extension & Alterations

    5 , Froghall Road , Ipstones , Staffordshire , ST10 2NA

    Received 14 Jun 2021
  22. ADV-APPSMD/2021/0386

    New illuminated Fascia with TSB Logo x1 tsb.co.uk Vinyl messaging x1 TSB Projecting Sign x2 TSB ATM non illuminated surround x1 New double sided A frame x1

    Lloydstsb Plc , King Street , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6AZ

    Received 14 Jun 2021
  23. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedHNT/2021/0021

    Proposed single storey rear extension measuring 4m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, 3.8m maximum height and 2.1m to height of eaves

    48 , Elmwood Drive , Blythe Bridge , Staffordshire , ST11 9NX

    Received 14 Jun 2021
  24. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0387

    Replacement single storey side extension and detached single garage

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

    Received 14 Jun 2021

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