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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2021/0588

    Erection of single storey orangery

    Lightwood Farm , Ashbourne Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1SJ

    Received 6 Sept 2021
  2. DIS-APPDOC/2021/0089

    Discharge of conditions 3,4 and 11 in relation to SMD/2018/0719

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

    Received 7 Sept 2021
  3. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0589

    Change of use of farmhouse annexe, stables and barn into a 4-bedroom dwelling

    Springfield Farm , Consall Lane , Wetley Rocks , Staffordshire , ST9 0AA

    Received 7 Sept 2021
  4. Valid application receivedDOC/2021/0090

    Discharge of conditions 11, 12 and 15 relating to SMD/2019/0672

    Fould House , Meerbrook Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8SQ

    Received 7 Sept 2021
  5. Valid application receivedDOC/2021/0091

    DIscharge of conditions 3 relating to SMD/2021/0087

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

    Received 7 Sept 2021
  6. LB-REFSMD/2021/0590

    Painting the front elevation of the property with mid/light grey masonry paint

    11 , High Street , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AQ

    Received 8 Sept 2021
  7. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2021/0092

    Discharge of condition 4 relating to SMD/2018/0557

    Meadow View , Well Lane , Gillow Heath , Staffordshire , ST8 6QU

    Received 9 Sept 2021
  8. WDNSMD/2021/0591

    Removal of the 2 x existing signs and installing 3 x new signs (2 of these signs will go where the existing signs currently are). The new sign is to be located on the building down Strangman Street. The only differences they are looking to make is 1. to increase the height and width of the front sign to match the 'ribbon' around the building, on the front sign and new side sign. 2. To add internal illumination to all signs, this will be only to internally illuminate the text on the signs. The colours and words remain the same as existing. Please note, the internal illumination is for the text only and this will only be turned on during the daytime/working hours. Please see drawings attached for reference

    Leek United Building Society , 50 St Edward Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5DL

    Received 8 Sept 2021
  9. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedHNT/2021/0025

    Proposed single storey extension measuring 5.65m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, 3.5m maximum height and 3.5m to height of eaves

    74 , Caverswall Road , Blythe Bridge , Staffordshire , ST11 9BG

    Received 9 Sept 2021
  10. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0592

    Proposed single storey rear extension and alterations

    13 , Conway Road , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 7AL

    Received 9 Sept 2021
  11. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2021/0593

    Proposed general purpose agricultural shed

    Land Belonging To The Barn , Mill Lane , Rushton Spencer , Staffordshire ,

    Received 9 Sept 2021
  12. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0594

    Change of use and alteration of former agricultural buildings to form 1no. multi-generational dwellinghouse (Re-submission of applications SMD/2021/0212 and DET/20200061)

    Old Engine Farm , Perkins Lane , Dilhorne , Staffordshire , ST10 2PX

    Received 10 Sept 2021
  13. WDNSMD/2021/0595

    Proposed single storey extensions to rear and sides together with alterations to existing porch at front

    The Mount , Church Lane , Ipstones , Staffordshire , ST10 2LF

    Received 9 Sept 2021
  14. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0596

    Install a carport at the left side of house, between the front of house and garage, this will be hidden largely from front the road and other houses. The product will be cantilevered as so there be no need for posts at the front.

    7 , Austin Close , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1YF

    Received 10 Sept 2021
  15. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0597

    Proposed first floor extension, single storey rear extension and new roof over exstign extension

    35 , Oxhey Drive , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7EU

    Received 10 Sept 2021
  16. DIS-APPDOC/2021/0093

    Discharge of condition 2 relating to SMD/2021/0140

    Old Nurses Cottage , Hazles Cross Road , Kingsley , Staffordshire , ST10 2AY

    Received 10 Sept 2021
  17. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0598

    Renewal of planning permission SMD/2018/0524 - Change of use of two buildings from C1 Bed and breakfast accommodation to C3 dwellings to form three open-market dwelling houses including the creation of gardens to each unit.

    Bradley Elms Farm , Cheadle Road , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4RB

    Received 13 Sept 2021
  18. WDNSMD/2021/0599

    Proposed conversion of former Post Office to form 2No residential dwellings

    194 , High Lane , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8QB

    Received 13 Sept 2021
  19. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0600

    Single storey rear extension forming enlarged Kitchen/Dining Room

    5 , Badgers Hollow , Checkley , Staffordshire , ST10 4NW

    Received 14 Sept 2021
  20. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0601

    Proposed Extension to the rear

    34 , Churnet Valley Road , Kingsley Holt , Staffordshire , ST10 2BQ

    Received 15 Sept 2021
  21. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0603

    First floor extension

    Woodhead Farm , Top Road , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7LF

    Received 15 Sept 2021
  22. OL-REFSMD/2021/0604

    Outline application with details of access (all other matters reserved) for new detached 2 storey dwelling with 4 bedrooms

    Mount Pleasant Farm , Counslow New Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1RF

    Received 16 Sept 2021
  23. CLUP-APPSMD/2021/0605

    CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR A PROPOSED LOFT CONVERSION WITH HIP TO GABLE EXTENSION AND INSERTION OF ROOFLIGHTS TO THE FRONT AND REAR ROOF SLOPES.

    11 , Under The Hill , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7RR

    Received 17 Sept 2021
  24. FULL-APPSMD/2021/0606

    Erection of agricultural building for storage of fodder

    Malthouse Farm , Leek Road , Moorville , Cellarhead , Staffordshire , ST3 5BE

    Received 17 Sept 2021

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