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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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-REFSMD/2022/0279

    Proposed new one bedroom bungalow within the domestic curtilage of Kirk House. Resubmission of previously refused application SMD/2022/0009.

    Kirk House , Malthouse Road , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AG

    Received 25 May 2022
  2. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0280

    Proposed single storey rear extension.

    40 , The Birches , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1EJ

    Received 25 May 2022
  3. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0281

    Proposed conversion of existing mill into dwelling and works to the access road to improve the gradient

    Teanford Mill , Breach Lane , Upper Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4EW

    Received 25 May 2022
  4. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0282

    Replacing the anchor tree with steel anchor pole.

    Six Oaks Farm , Apesford Lane , Bradnop , Staffordshire , ST13 7EU

    Received 25 May 2022
  5. FULL-REFSMD/2022/0283

    Resubmission following the refusal of planning application SMD/2021/0771. Extensions to improve the accommodation generally including additional bedrooms, and relocated sitting room and kitchen etc. including the replacement of the existing conservatory and front porch.

    Holme Farm , Red Road , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4BT

    Received 25 May 2022
  6. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0284

    Vary condition 2 of SMD/2019/0403 to improve the outlook, character and appearance of the dwelling.

    Stonehaven , Whiston Eaves Lane , Whiston , Staffordshire , ST10 2JB

    Received 25 May 2022
  7. RM-APPSMD/2022/0316

    Approval of Reserved Matters regarding scale, siting, appearance and landscaping in relation to application SMD/2021/0539.

    20 , Lancaster Avenue , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6AX

    Received 26 May 2022
  8. OL-REFSMD/2022/0285

    Outline application with details of access,appearance, layout & scale (all other matters reserved) for the erection of a 3 bedroom detached house on land/garden adjacent to 2 Eastview

    2 , East View , Main Road , Cauldon Low , Staffordshire , ST10 3EU

    Received 26 May 2022
  9. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0286

    Proposed Ground Floor Rear and Side Extension

    2 , The Larches , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8AB

    Received 26 May 2022
  10. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0287

    Modernise two story domestic property, works to comprise: Demolish existing entrance hall, kitchen and shower room. Replace with ground floor kitchen/breakfast room, wet room, add utility area, boiler room, storage area and first floor bedroom.

    Cabbage Hall Farm , Stoney Lane , Cauldon , Staffordshire , ST10 3ES

    Received 27 May 2022
  11. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0288

    Rear Extension to Bungalow

    114 , Park Lane , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 7BQ

    Received 27 May 2022
  12. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0289

    Additional dormers to front and rear of property

    54 , Mill Hayes Road , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 7BU

    Received 27 May 2022
  13. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0290

    Alterations to outbuilding in association with conversion to ancillary living accommodation

    Woodbine Cottage , Saltersford Lane , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AU

    Received 27 May 2022
  14. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0291

    Proposed Single Storey Side and Rear Extension

    18 , Mill Close , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9HA

    Received 30 May 2022
  15. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0292

    Demolition of an existing conservatory and replacement with a slightly larger single storey sunroom and kitchen extension

    25 , Churnet Close , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7JN

    Received 30 May 2022
  16. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0293

    Proposed Extensions to form 2 additional Bedrooms, Bathroom, Playroom, Utility, WC and open-plan Kitchen, Sitting & Dining Room

    55 , Washerwall Lane , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0LH

    Received 30 May 2022
  17. Valid application receivedNMA/2022/0012

    Non material amendment relating to SMD/2020/0310 to vary the use to E(d) indoor sports recreation or fitness.

    63 , High Street , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6UU

    Received 30 May 2022
  18. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0294

    Proposed single storey side and rear extensions

    56 , Bridgwood Road , Blythe Bridge , Staffordshire , ST11 9PR

    Received 30 May 2022
  19. HNT-PPREQHNT/2022/0021

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Single storey rear extension measuring 6m beyond the rear wall of the existing dwelling, 4m maximum height and 3.9m to height of eaves

    4 , New Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST2 9DY

    Received 30 May 2022
  20. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0295

    Change of use from existing public house to proposed restaurant with ancillary takeaway service

    39 The Swan , High Street , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6AD

    Received 30 May 2022
  21. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0296

    Proposed 2 storey side extension

    25 , Castle View , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6LF

    Received 30 May 2022
  22. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0297

    Formation of a farm track to provide safe access for farm vehicles and livestock (dairy cows) to lower level land contiguous with the farmstead

    Kniveden Farm , Mount Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7LX

    Received 30 May 2022
  23. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2022/0299

    Replacement of existing Porch

    White Gables , Stile House Lane , Bradnop , Staffordshire , ST13 7NE

    Received 31 May 2022
  24. FULL-APPSMD/2022/0300

    Single storey side extension. Single storey gable end extension.

    16 , High View Road , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9HT

    Received 31 May 2022

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