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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

  1. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0550

    Listed building consent for a proposed formation of vehicle off street parking bay and dropped kerb

    24 Glyndor , High Street , Ipstones , Staffordshire , ST10 2LU

    Received 6 Oct 2022
  2. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0551

    Proposed single storey rear extensions with rear dormer and internal alterations

    Beeches , Dale Bank Road , Winnothdale , Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 1RE

    Received 7 Oct 2022
  3. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0552

    Proposed single storey extensions

    Highfield , Chapel Lane , Threapwood , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 4QZ

    Received 7 Oct 2022
  4. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedHNT/2022/0034

    Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of new single storey rear extension. Proposed extension to extend 4m beyond the wall, maximum height of the extension to be 2.75m and height of the eaves of the extension 2.50m

    Lark Rise , Stanley Road , Stockton Brook , Staffordshire , ST9 9LJ

    Received 10 Oct 2022
  5. CLUP-APPSMD/2022/0553

    Certificate of lawfullness for proposed single storey rear extension with demolition of existing conservatory and internal alterations

    47 , Froghall Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1JR

    Received 7 Oct 2022
  6. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0554

    Proposed rear extension.

    1 Shangri La , Lockwood Road , Kingsley Holt , Staffordshire , ST10 2BE

    Received 10 Oct 2022
  7. LB-APPSMD/2022/0555

    Proposed Alterations and repairs

    23 25 , Derby Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6HN

    Received 10 Oct 2022
  8. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedHNT/2022/0035

    Application to determin if priop approval is required - Single storey extension to dining room, Proposed extension to extend beyond the wall by 4m, maximum height of the extension to by 3.27m and height of the eaves to be 2.30m

    22 , The Oval , Cellarhead , Staffordshire , ST9 0HS

    Received 10 Oct 2022
  9. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0556

    Removal of existing structures and construction of new building to house indoor attraction, associated ground works, infrastructure and landscaping.

    Alton Towers , Farley Lane , Farley , Staffordshire , ST10 4DB

    Received 7 Oct 2022
  10. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2022/0062

    Discharge of condition 24 in relation to application SMD/2021/0406

    The Crown Inn , Tean Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1TW

    Received 11 Oct 2022
  11. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0557

    Erection of Oak Framed Garden Room and Porch following demolition of existing Conservatory

    Earls Rock , Red Road , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4BU

    Received 10 Oct 2022
  12. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2022/0063

    Discharge of condition 15 in relation to SMD/2021/0694

    Land at , Ash Bank Road , Werrington , Staffordshire ,

    Received 10 Oct 2022
  13. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0558

    Application for Removal or Variation of a Condition 3 following Grant of 05/00339/FUL

    27-29 , Congleton Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6DY

    Received 11 Oct 2022
  14. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0559

    Change of use from F1 (Church) to C3 (Dwelling) for personal occupation with proposed internal alterations

    Biddulph Park Methodist Church , Biddulph Park Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7SJ

    Received 11 Oct 2022
  15. Valid application receivedSMD/2022/0560

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed pitched roof to rear

    Inglewood , Bagnall Road , Bagnall , Staffordshire , ST9 9JU

    Received 11 Oct 2022
  16. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0561

    Proposed removal of existing vertical bar railings and gates. Installation of new vertical bar railings and gates, paladin mesh fencing and gates, bow top railings and timber post and rail fence.

    Valley Primary School , School Drive , Oakamoor , Staffordshire , ST10 3DQ

    Received 11 Oct 2022
  17. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2022/0064

    Discharge of condition 4 in relation to SMD/2021/0437

    Esterchem Ltd , Brooklands Way , Leekbrook , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7QF

    Received 13 Oct 2022
  18. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0563

    Retrospective application for timber-framed gazebo, fencing and decking platform, also photovoltaic solar panels to the front of the property

    6 , Stoney Gate , Uttoxeter Road , Lower Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4PS

    Received 13 Oct 2022
  19. PNAPPDET/2022/0040

    Change of use of an existing agricultural building into a single dwelling with associated building operations.

    Wragg Hall Farm , Biddulph Park Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7SJ

    Received 13 Oct 2022
  20. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0564

    Single storey side extension to form replacement garage, toilet and entrance porch.

    65 , Armshead Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0EG

    Received 13 Oct 2022
  21. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2022/0065

    Application for Discharge of condition no.5 in relation to application SMD/2020/0035.

    16 18 , Ashbourne Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5AS

    Received 14 Oct 2022
  22. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0565

    Demolition of existing rear single storey lean-to and construction of two storey rear extension. Re-instatement of window to existing ground floor gable opening, re-positioning of ground floor frontage windows to original openings and proposed new windows throughout.

    34 Dairy Cottage , High Street , Ipstones , Staffordshire , ST10 2LU

    Received 14 Oct 2022
  23. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0566

    Erection of steel framed livestock and general purpose agricultural building

    205 , Park Lane , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 7NR

    Received 14 Oct 2022
  24. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0567

    Change of use of land for temporary car park and associated works (Retrospective)

    Horton Hall , Tollgate Road , Horton , Staffordshire , ST13 8PH

    Received 14 Oct 2022

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