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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2021/0388

    Advertisement Consent for replacement of existing motor cycle sales, fascia and window signs with vaping sales company name/logo

    89 , Tape Street , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1ER

    Received 2 Jun 2021
  2. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0389

    Proposed Conversion Of The Existing Coach House into a Granny Annexr For The Main Dwelling

    Draycott Grange , Cheadle Road , Draycott In The Moors , Staffordshire , ST11 9RQ

    Received 14 Jun 2021
  3. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0390

    18.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works.

    Flag Tower , Alton Towers , Farley Lane , Farley , Staffordshire ,

    Received 14 Jun 2021
  4. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0391

    Two-storey and single storey rear extensions and a rear dormer

    52 , Knowle Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6LH

    Received 15 Jun 2021
  5. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0392

    Single storey rear extension to form sitting room, shower & utility room.

    281 , Eaves Lane , Armshead , Staffordshire , ST2 8LY

    Received 15 Jun 2021
  6. OL-REFSMD/2021/0393

    Outline application with details of access (all other matters reserved) for the erection of 2 detached houses

    Land Off , Quarry Bank , Hollington , Staffordshire ,

    Received 15 Jun 2021
  7. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0394

    Application for removal or variation of a condition following grant of DET/2015/0031

    The Barn , Upper House Farm , Salters Lane , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0DA

    Received 16 Jun 2021
  8. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0395

    Artificial Tiled Roof Conservatory to Rear of Property

    84 , Rakeway Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1QH

    Received 14 Jun 2021
  9. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0396

    Proposed Demolition of Existing Stores and the Construction of Proposed Garage, Bar Store & Disabled & Female Changing Facilities.

    Ashcombe Park Cricket Club , Basford Bridge Lane , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7EQ

    Received 16 Jun 2021
  10. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2021/0061

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10, 14 and 15 of SMD/2019/0768

    Wredon Quarry , Ashbourne Road , Rue Hill , Cauldon Low , Staffordshire , ST10 3HA

    Received 16 Jun 2021
  11. Valid application receivedSMD/2021/0397

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed internal refurbishment, conservatory demolition and new structure erected inlieu of conservatory and new entrance ramp for disabled user

    177 , Uttoxeter Road , Draycott In The Moors , Staffordshire , ST11 9AB

    Received 16 Jun 2021
  12. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0398

    Demolition of existing single storey extension, modifications to the first floor roof, lowering of chimney and alternative windows to side elevation. Also internal changes to door positions on ground floor.

    Tean Leys Farm , Tean Leys , Lower Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4NS

    Received 17 Jun 2021
  13. Valid application receivedDOC/2021/0062

    Discharge of conditions 9 and 13 relating to DET/2020/0006

    Moss Cottage , Macclesfield Road , Rushton Spencer , Staffordshire , SK11 0QU

    Received 17 Jun 2021
  14. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0399

    Application for use of land for stationing mobile home for holiday use

    Park House Farm , Biddulph Common Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7SR

    Received 17 Jun 2021
  15. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0400

    Timber Frame outdoor covered space to the rear beer garden

    The Huntsman , The Green , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1XS

    Received 17 Jun 2021
  16. ADV-APPSMD/2021/0401

    1 x externally illuminated fascia sign with letters and logos 2 x externally illuminated hanging signs 2 x externally illuminated tile fascia signs

    3 Alton Castle , Tape Street , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1BG

    Received 18 Jun 2021
  17. CLUP-APPSMD/2021/0402

    Lawful development certificate for a proposed detached oak garage.

    Hollywell Cottage , Huntley Road , Denford , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7JX

    Received 18 Jun 2021
  18. Valid application receivedDOC/2021/0063

    Discharge of condition 4 relating to SMD/2020/0081

    15 , Gordon Close , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8NZ

    Received 21 Jun 2021
  19. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0403

    Single storey rear extension to form a ground floor bedroom

    1 , Litley Drive , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1NJ

    Received 21 Jun 2021
  20. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0404

    Two storey side and rear extension

    17 , Crossfield Avenue , Blythe Bridge , Staffordshire , ST11 9PL

    Received 18 Jun 2021
  21. Valid application receivedCON/2021/0022

    Erection of a two storey side extension and part single and two storey rear extension

    2 Brookside Cottage , Alton Lane , Greatgate , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 4HF

    Received 18 Jun 2021
  22. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0405

    Proposed reconstruction of existing stone rear elevation external wall and raising of the rear bedroom roof level to match the adjacent existing house roof; new first floor ensuite extension and raising of the existing garage flat roof level; improvements to rear vehicle access.

    St Annes Cottage , Church Road , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8TB

    Received 21 Jun 2021
  23. PNAPPDET/2021/0026

    Proposed wooden clad agricultural building

    Land North of , Breach Road , Brown Edge , Staffordshire ,

    Received 21 Jun 2021
  24. Valid application receivedDOC/2021/0064

    Discharge of conditions 1 to 12 in relation to SMD/2019/0628

    Isaac Walton Farm , Cresswell Lane , Cresswell , Staffordshire , ST11 9RE

    Received 21 Jun 2021

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