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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. CLUP-APPSMD/2023/0119

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development - the siting of a replacement caravan for ancillary residential use, within a defined residential planning unit.

    New Street Farm , Ashbourne Road , Winkhill , Staffordshire , ST13 7PW

    Received 3 Mar 2023
  2. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0120

    Proposed single storey rear extension and alteration

    Poolside Farm , Top Road , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7JP

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  3. OL-REFSMD/2023/0121

    Outline Planning Permission with some matters reserved - except Access and Scale - Proposed Bungalow

    244 Fairwinds , Leek Road , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9EA

    Received 3 Mar 2023
  4. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0122

    Proposed Extension to Kitchen Area

    10 , Southlands Close , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8DF

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  5. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0123

    Internal Alterations, installation of Dormers and windows, raising the ridge height and creation of first floor

    Netherlee , New Close Avenue , Forsbrook , Staffordshire , ST11 9DN

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  6. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2023/0015

    Discharge of all conditions in relation to SMD/2020/0602

    Cemetery , Park Lane , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1PD

    Received 7 Mar 2023
  7. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0124

    Alterations to existing garage to include garage conversion with new replacement roof

    Hunters View , Sandon Road , Cresswell , Staffordshire , ST11 9RB

    Received 7 Mar 2023
  8. Valid application receivedSMD/2023/0125

    Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed Extension to Garage to create improved access arrangements.

    19 , Cedar Crescent , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9DB

    Received 7 Mar 2023
  9. Valid application receivedDOC/2023/0016

    Discharge of condition 3 in relation to SMD/2022/0511

    THE MONKHOUSE , Prince George Street , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1HX

    Received 7 Mar 2023
  10. Valid application receivedCON/2023/0006

    Installation of a 49.9MW solar photovoltaic array/solar farm with associated infrastructure

    North of , Bramble Cottage , Greensmiths Lane , Upper Leigh , Staffordshire , ST10 4NY

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  11. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0126

    Proposed extension and alterations

    1 Mobberley Cottage , Smithy Lane , Mobberley , Staffordshire , ST10 1TN

    Received 8 Mar 2023
  12. PNAPPDET/2023/0007

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed agricultural cubicle building for young livestock

    Yew Tree Farm , Cheddleton Heath Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7DX

    Received 8 Mar 2023
  13. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0127

    Replacement hay storage building

    Hurst Vale House , Hurst Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7RU

    Received 8 Mar 2023
  14. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2023/0017

    Discharge of conditions 6, 7 and 12 relating to SMD/2022/0608

    Land Off , Jubilee Terrace , Leek , Staffordshire ,

    Received 9 Mar 2023
  15. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0128

    Demolition of existing commercial garage and replacement new build commercial garage.

    J P G Cars , Burton Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8BU

    Received 9 Mar 2023
  16. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedNMA/2023/0002

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment in relation to SMD/2019/0695 - Seeking to amend the proposed phasing of development.

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

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  17. FULL-REFSMD/2023/0129

    Proposed Construction of a lambing shed and hay store

    Land West Of , Boundary Road , Boundary , Staffordshire ,

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  18. Valid application receivedNMA/2023/0004

    Non Material amendment in relation to SMD/2021/0847

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

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  19. Valid application receivedCON/2023/0007

    Consultation - Demolition of three derelict outbuildings in the rear garden.

    Easter Lane Cottage , Easter Lane , Butterton , Staffordshire , ST13 7TB

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  20. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedCON/2023/0008

    Consultation - Proposed change of use of barn into holiday let with associated works.

    Cliff Hollins Farm , Back Lane , Heaton , Rushton Spencer , Staffordshire , SK11 0SR

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  21. FULL-REFSMD/2023/0130

    Erection of detached dwelling and associated works

    Land South of , Shay Lane , Ipstones , Staffordshire , ST10 2LY

    Received 14 Mar 2023
  22. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0131

    Construction of an agricultural building for the storage of Farm Yard Manure

    Brooklyn Grange Farm , Thorncliffe Lane , Thorncliffe , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7LP

    Received 14 Mar 2023
  23. Valid application receivedNMA/2023/0005

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission in relation to SMD/2016/0134. Re: Erection of 7 dwellings with associated access off Deebank Avenue

    Land Adjacent To The Orchard , Springfield Drive , Leek , Staffordshire ,

    Received 15 Mar 2023
  24. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2023/0018

    Discharge of conditions 2, 5 & 8 of SMD/2021/0491

    Land Off Tenford Lane , Tenford Lane , Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4EN

    Received 15 Mar 2023

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