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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2023/0202

    Portal frame, fodder, machinery and bedding store

    New Hall Farm , Dingle Lane , Rushton Spencer , Staffordshire , SK11 0QT

    Received 24 Apr 2023
  2. Valid application receivedCON/2023/0017

    reuse

    Street Record , AA , LEEK , STAFFORDSHIRE ,

    Received 21 Apr 2023
  3. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0203

    Demolition of existing garage, erection of two storey side extension and alterations

    Lowe Moor , Cheddleton Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5QZ

    Received 24 Apr 2023
  4. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0204

    Proposed purpose-built, portal frame building

    Honey Hole Farm , Stoney Lane , Cauldon , Staffordshire , ST10 3EP

    Received 24 Apr 2023
  5. Recommendation entered - Pending decisionSMD/2023/0205

    Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed side extension to form WC and utility room

    21 , Wallfield Close , Upper Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4JR

    Received 25 Apr 2023
  6. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0206

    Application for Removal of condition 12 relating to SMD/2016/0427

    Old Vicarage Cottage , Dimble Lane , Alton , Staffordshire ,

    Received 25 Apr 2023
  7. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2023/0029

    Discharge of conditions 5, 6, 12 and 20 in relation to SMD/2016/0427

    The Old Vicarage , Dimble Lane , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4BL

    Received 25 Apr 2023
  8. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0207

    Proposed extension to rear and side elevation

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

    Received 25 Apr 2023
  9. FULL-REFSMD/2023/0208

    Erection of a single split level detached dwelling with associated means of access and hard and soft landscaping works.

    Land Off , Kiln Lane , Leek , Staffordshire ,

    Received 25 Apr 2023
  10. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0209

    Proposed Entrance Porch and Ground Floor Toilet

    14 , Westview Close , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8ES

    Received 25 Apr 2023
  11. Valid application receivedCON/2023/0018

    Erection of a covered external BBQ area with open swimming pool and alterations and increased height to an existing boundary wall

    The Old Vicarage , Rocester Road , Croxden , Staffordshire , ST14 5JQ

    Received 25 Apr 2023
  12. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0210

    Proposed Garden Room

    High View , Tenford Lane , Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4EL

    Received 26 Apr 2023
  13. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0211

    Part retrospective application for 3no. Proposed animal enclosures including raised areas, ponds, tree planting and associated animal house. New 2.4m fencing to enclosures, visitor paths, viewing structure & landscaping (Part-retrospective Groundworks have commenced). Raising existing bund height to the perimeter of the west and north east sides of the park.

    Peak Wildlife Park , Ellastone Road , Winkhill , Staffordshire , ST13 7QR

    Received 26 Apr 2023
  14. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0212

    Demolition of outbuildings and erection of detached dwelling and garage with associated hard and soft landscaping works and improvements to existing vehicle access

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

    Received 27 Apr 2023
  15. CLUP-APPSMD/2023/0213

    Use of outbuilding for the purposes of providing annexed accommodation that is ancillary to the main dwellinghouse

    Primrose Hill , Meerbrook Road , Rushton Spencer , Staffordshire , SK11 0RD

    Received 27 Apr 2023
  16. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0214

    Removal of condition 7 relating to 06/01246/FUL

    1A , Badgers Sett , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8YE

    Received 27 Apr 2023
  17. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0215

    Proposed new garage with annex to existing cottage

    Abbey View Cottage , Quarry Road , Hollington , Staffordshire , ST10 4HP

    Received 27 Apr 2023
  18. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2023/0030

    Discharge of conditions 3 4 10 and 11 relating to SMD/2022/0322

    Brow Nook Farm , School Lane , Freehay , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1TS

    Received 27 Apr 2023
  19. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0216

    Proposed Purpose Built Slurry Tower

    Easing Farm , Easing Lane , Thorncliffe , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8UR

    Received 27 Apr 2023
  20. FULL-REFSMD/2023/0217

    Proposed temporary access for construction purposes

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

    Received 27 Apr 2023
  21. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0218

    Proposed change of use of dog training centre to ancillary living accommodation and removal of condition 4 of planning permission SMD/2014/0676�.

    The Sneyd , Ashbourne Road , Whiston , Staffordshire , ST10 2BF

    Received 27 Apr 2023
  22. Valid application receivedCON/2023/0019

    Consultation from Archdiocese of Birmingham for LIsted Building Consent The CAtholic Chuch of St Marys Leek-Renewal of Faculty Approval 129/2020/1 for rebuilding of dismantled original altar to replace wooden altar and creation of tabernacle throne.

    St Marys Roman Catholic Church , Compton , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5NH

    Received 27 Apr 2023
  23. CLUP-APPSMD/2023/0219

    Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Outbuilding

    Hazel Farm , Blackwood Hill Lane , Gratton , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9AH

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  24. Recommendation entered - Pending decisionSMD/2023/0220

    Erection of a detached garage/workshop

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

    Received 28 Apr 2023

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