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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2021/0472

    Alteration to outbuilding to block up basement access, removal of tree and replacement roof tiles on adjacent shelter structure.

    170 Boat Inn , Basford Bridge Lane , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7EQ

    Received 16 Jul 2021
  2. Valid application receivedDOC/2021/0071

    Discharge of conditions 6 and 7 SMD/2020/0264

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

    Received 16 Jul 2021
  3. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedHNT/2021/0022

    Single storey extension to dwelling measuring 5.93m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, 3.45m maximum height and 2.99m to height of eaves

    75 , Cheadle Road , Upper Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4DR

    Received 16 Jul 2021
  4. FULL-REFSMD/2021/0473

    Proposed demolition of existing Garage and erection of replacement Garage with Workshop and Family Room.

    Fern Cottage , Chapel Lane , Gratton , Staffordshire , ST9 9AN

    Received 16 Jul 2021
  5. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0474

    Proposed extension to form boot room to rear of property.

    Arbour Cottage , High Street , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EF

    Received 19 Jul 2021
  6. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0475

    PROPOSED SIDE EXTENSION TO FORM UTILITY ROOM

    Moorland House , Clewlows Bank , Stockton Brook , ST9 9LN

    Received 19 Jul 2021
  7. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0476

    Single storey rear lean-to extension.

    7 , The Crescent , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6HD

    Received 20 Jul 2021
  8. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0477

    Proposed porch, rear extension and detached garage

    38 , Mulberry Way , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5TL

    Received 20 Jul 2021
  9. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0478

    The demolition of an existing rear kitchen extension, the erection of a new rear kitchen extension that makes better use of the space and light.

    31 , Oakamoor Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1BS

    Received 20 Jul 2021
  10. OL-REFSMD/2021/0479

    Application for Outline Planning Permission with details of access (all other matters reserved) for a proposed detached dwelling

    Land Off , Stanley Road , Stockton Brook , Staffordshire ,

    Received 20 Jul 2021
  11. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0480

    Demolition of existing building and construction of new replacment building

    44 , Grange Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7RY

    Received 20 Jul 2021
  12. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0481

    Proposed creation of first floor office space with ground floor toilet block to factory, internal alterations and facade amendments.

    Breeze House , Sunnyhills Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5RJ

    Received 20 Jul 2021
  13. Valid application receivedNMA/2021/0024

    Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of SMD/2021/0017 to reposition of Detached Garage to protected zone of a main storm sewer

    7 , Peak View , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5SX

    Received 20 Jul 2021
  14. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2021/0072

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 13 of SM/2019/0723

    Land at Cecilly Mill , Oakamoor Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 4QT

    Received 20 Jul 2021
  15. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2021/0073

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 14 & 19 of SM/2017/0660

    Land at Cecilly Mill , Oakamoor Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 4QT

    Received 20 Jul 2021
  16. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0482

    Erection of Agricultural Building

    Coates Cottage , Pethills Lane , Winkhill , Staffordshire , ST13 7PQ

    Received 21 Jul 2021
  17. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0483

    Change of use of land and buildings from agricultural to business uses falling within use Classes E and B8 including the associated development for new openings in the existing buildings.

    Wayfields Farm , Rownall Road , Wetley Rocks , Staffordshire , ST9 0BP

    Received 21 Jul 2021
  18. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2021/0074

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 of SMD/2020/0301

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

    Received 21 Jul 2021
  19. LB-APPSMD/2021/0484

    Listed Building Consent for refurbishment and repair of existing structure including replacement doors and windows and installation of Biomass Boiler in room formerly used for workshop/boiler house

    Sharpcliffe Hall , Bradshaw Lane , Ipstones , Staffordshire , ST10 2LJ

    Received 22 Jul 2021
  20. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0485

    Proposed attached single garage

    40 , Halls Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6BZ

    Received 23 Jul 2021
  21. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0486

    Extension to the side of the property to provide ground floor bedroom for a disabled person

    49 , Craigside , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6BP

    Received 23 Jul 2021
  22. FULL-REFSMD/2021/0487

    Replacement Gates

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

    Received 26 Jul 2021
  23. PNREQDET/2021/0028

    Infilling of steep sided linear depression on grassland with clean construction waste to provide a level safe surface for farm vehicles (the area is to be resurfaced with top soil initially removed and reseeded)

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

    Received 26 Jul 2021
  24. Valid application receivedDET/2021/0029

    Portal frame, purpose built fodder store

    Green Gutter Farm , Ashbourne Road , Bottomhouse , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7QN

    Received 26 Jul 2021

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