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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. PNREFDET/2022/0006

    Erection of agricultural building for storage of machinery, implements and fodder.

    Elderberry Barn , Benty Grange Lane , Waterfall , Staffordshire , ST13 7PU

    Received 24 Feb 2022
  2. HNT-PDHNT/2022/0001

    Extension to rear to form an Orangery

    Heather Rocks , Moss Hill , Stockton Brook , Staffordshire , ST9 9NW

    Received 13 Jan 2022
  3. Valid application receivedDOC/2022/0002

    Discharge of conditions 3, 4, 5 and 6 in relation to application SMD/2021/0405.

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

    Received 14 Jan 2022
  4. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedHNT/2022/0002

    Application for Larger Home Extension - Extending 4m beyond rear wall of the original house, Max Height 3.4m from natural ground level and 2.2m in eaves (from natural ground level) - Removal of current brick and tile extension. Construction of 4m x 4m brick extension. Mono pitched sloping roof from original rear elevation - tiled. Extension on sloping ground. Extension floor to be determined at original house ground floor level.

    38 , Queen Street , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1BJ

    Received 13 Jan 2022
  5. HNT-PDHNT/2022/0003

    Application for Larger Home Extension - Conservatory, brick wall with double glazed pvc door to one side, mini brick wall with pvc double glazed units to eaves and double glazed sloping roof. It will extend by 3.6m beyond rear wall of original dwelling, max height 3.00m measured externally from natural ground level and max height in eaves of 2.30m from natural ground level.

    186 , Draycott Old Road , Draycott , Staffordshire , ST11 9AH

    Received 13 Jan 2022
  6. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0018

    Proposed vehicle access including dropped kerb and associated hardstanding.

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

    Received 14 Jan 2022
  7. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0019

    Fitting of agate grey composite cladding to the upper half of the front elevation of the property.

    57 Willow House , Ostlers Lane , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7HS

    Received 14 Jan 2022
  8. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0020

    Single storey rear extension.

    135 , Willow Drive , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7FG

    Received 14 Jan 2022
  9. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0021

    Replacement gates

    Hallwater Farm , Hallwater , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9HG

    Received 17 Jan 2022
  10. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0022

    Existing external oak entrance gates to be replaced with new metal gates (forged steel).

    Alton Castle , Castle Hill Road , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4TT

    Received 17 Jan 2022
  11. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0023

    Proposed erection of detached ancillary building to store historic tractor.

    Springfield House , School Lane , Bradnop , Staffordshire , ST13 7ND

    Received 17 Jan 2022
  12. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2022/0003

    Discharge of conditions 5, 12 & 13 relating to SMD/2021/0462

    Meadow View , Clewlows Bank , Stockton Brook , Staffordshire , ST9 9LP

    Received 17 Jan 2022
  13. PNREQDET/2022/0007

    Application to demolish Single Storey Safeguarding modular unit

    Hm Young Offenders Institute , Ash Bank Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0DX

    Received 14 Jan 2022
  14. PNREQDET/2022/0008

    Application to demolish 2No Single Storey Barns

    Hm Young Offenders Institute , Ash Bank Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0DX

    Received 14 Jan 2022
  15. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0024

    Retrospective extension to existing timber frame lambing shed for home working use

    Upper Moor End , Stoney Lane , Cauldon , Staffordshire , ST10 3EP

    Received 18 Jan 2022
  16. FULL-REFSMD/2022/0025

    Small extensions and facade alterations to the existing house: new garage in front garden area: related external works.

    Stonefield House , Tompkin Road , Stanley , Staffordshire , ST9 9LX

    Received 17 Jan 2022
  17. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2022/0004

    Discharge of Condition 3 of SMD/2021/0548

    Broadhurst Cottage , Leek Road , Waterhouses , Staffordshire , ST10 3LQ

    Received 18 Jan 2022
  18. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2022/0005

    Discharge of condition no. 3 of SMD/2021/0619

    Phoenix Stables , Bottom Lane , Bottom House , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7QJ

    Received 18 Jan 2022
  19. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0026

    Extensions and alterations. Removal of later single storey extension and flat roof to the north and west elevations required to facilitate proposed two storey rear extension.

    Dell House , Cotton Dell , Oakamoor , Staffordshire , ST10 3DJ

    Received 18 Jan 2022
  20. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0027

    Installation of external platform lift.

    Hazel Mount , Hazles Cross Road , Kingsley , Staffordshire , ST10 2AY

    Received 18 Jan 2022
  21. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0028

    Proposed alterations to garage building including re-roofing and fenestration works.

    Heathersett , Gun Battery Lane , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7NJ

    Received 19 Jan 2022
  22. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0029

    To erect a wooden stable block for horses, sheep, hay, bedding and storage

    Land Adjacent to Gorsty Croft Farm , Park Nook , Ipstones , Staffordshire , ST10 2NG

    Received 19 Jan 2022
  23. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0030

    Alterations and extension work.

    Veterinary Surgery , St Lukes House , Vicarage Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6AS

    Received 19 Jan 2022
  24. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0031

    Substitution of two care homes with extra care lodges, Variation of Conditions 2, 18, 18 & 19 and Removal of Conditions of 20, 21, 22 & 24 of SMD/2014/0683

    Anzio Camp , Buxton Road , Blackshaw Moor , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8TN

    Received 20 Jan 2022

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