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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2022/0135

    Proposed 2 storey side, single storey rear with detached garage

    54 Meadow View , Froghall Road , Ipstones , Staffordshire , ST10 2NA

    Received 15 Mar 2022
  2. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0136

    Rear extension and loft conversion

    32 , Geneva Way , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7FE

    Received 14 Mar 2022
  3. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2022/0022

    Discharge of conditions 4, 5 & 12 relating to SMD/2021/0710

    Land Formally Of Burnt Oak Farm , Gun Hill Road , Meerbrook , Staffordshire ,

    Received 15 Mar 2022
  4. Valid application receivedCON/2022/0006

    External masonry repairs before remedial treatment to damaged internal plaster and painted decoration.

    St Giles Roman Catholic Primary School , Charles Street , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1ED

    Received 15 Mar 2022
  5. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0137

    To replace existing conservatory with single flat roof extension, and replace cladding at first floor level, along with associated internal alterations.

    1 , Wallbridge Drive , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8HY

    Received 15 Mar 2022
  6. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0138

    Variation of Conditions 2 & 12 of Planning Permission SMD/2017/0510 (Plots 1 & 3)

    121 , Tunstall Road , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 7AA

    Received 16 Mar 2022
  7. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedHNT/2022/0012

    Rear ground floor extension will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 3.00m, What will be the maximum height of the extension by 3.85m, What will be the height at the eaves of the extension by 2.85m

    108 , Ness Grove , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1TE

    Received 17 Mar 2022
  8. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0140

    Single storey rear extension.

    4 , Basford View , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7HJ

    Received 16 Mar 2022
  9. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0141

    Single storey side extension to create improved kitchen, dining area, bedroom and replacement boundary wall.

    89 , Thames Drive , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7JF

    Received 17 Mar 2022
  10. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2022/0023

    Discharge of conditions 4, 5, 6, 12, 16 and 21 in relation to application SMD/2020/0656 for 2 no. holiday lodges.

    Rosehill , Nabb Lane , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AY

    Received 16 Mar 2022
  11. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0142

    Proposed single storey rear extension.

    2 , The Mount , High Street , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AQ

    Received 17 Mar 2022
  12. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0143

    Variation of conditions 2 & 12 of planning permission SMD/2017/0510 (Plot 2)

    121 , Tunstall Road , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 7AA

    Received 16 Mar 2022
  13. FULL-REFSMD/2022/0144

    The proposed development comprises two detached houses � one being the rejuvenation of the existing farmhouse, which is unchanged in terms of its footprint or external appearance and the other comprising a newly built house that sits within the footprint of the previous agricultural outbuildings. The erection of a proposed double garage

    Thorncroft Farm , Blackshaw Lane , Blackshaw Moor , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8TR

    Received 17 Mar 2022
  14. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0145

    Single storey rear extension to form sun lounge.

    2 Bluehaven , Westwinds Close , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5SQ

    Received 17 Mar 2022
  15. WDNSMD/2022/0146

    Single storey rear, double storey rear and side extension. Change of use from a residential dwelling to provide a supermarket and 1no. 2 bed flat. Resubmission of SMD/2021/0439

    417 , Ash Bank Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0JP

    Received 17 Mar 2022
  16. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0147

    Proposed garden store and greenhouse.

    Land Adjacent Brandon House Farm , Town End Road , Foxt , Staffordshire ,

    Received 18 Mar 2022
  17. FULL-REFSMD/2022/0148

    Infilling of steep sided linear depression on grassland with clean construction waste to provide a level safe surface for farm vehicles

    High View Farm , Holt Lane , Kingsley , Staffordshire , ST10 2BA

    Received 18 Mar 2022
  18. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0149

    Erection of two pullet sheds

    Jcb Wardlow , Ashbourne Road , Rue Hill , Cauldon Low , Staffordshire ,

    Received 18 Mar 2022
  19. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0150

    Erection of an agricultural building for use as a laying shed

    Jcb Wardlow , Ashbourne Road , Rue Hill , Cauldon Low , Staffordshire ,

    Received 18 Mar 2022
  20. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0152

    COU Barn conversion to dwelling

    Hillcrest Farm , Wootton Lane , Farley , Staffordshire , ST10 3BJ

    Received 18 Mar 2022
  21. Valid application receivedNMA/2022/0006

    Non material amendment relating to SMD/2020/0575

    Stanhopea , Mill Lane , Wetley Rocks , Staffordshire , ST9 0BN

    Received 21 Mar 2022
  22. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2022/0024

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4, 6, 8 and 9 of SMD/2021/0749

    Croda Chemicals Europe Ltd , Barnfield Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5QJ

    Received 21 Mar 2022
  23. FULL-REFSMD/2022/0154

    Existing external oak entrance gates to be replaced with new metal gates with new ironmongery. Remedial isolated repairs to the oak posts following new gates installation. Isolated surface works to the existing tarmac finish surrounding the gates (to remedy water puddling issues).

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

    Received 21 Mar 2022
  24. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0155

    Retrospective planning for 1 no. greenhouse forward of front elevation.

    2 , Stonehouse Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0JX

    Received 22 Mar 2022

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