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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. OL-REFSMD/2023/0464

    Outline Planning application with all matters reserved for a proposed detached dwelling

    LAND TO NORTH EAST OF , Edgefields Lane , Brown Edge , Staffordshire ,

    Received 14 Sept 2023
  2. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0465

    Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to care home for children (Use Class C2)

    8 , Birch Grove , Forsbrook , Staffordshire , ST11 9PT

    Received 14 Sept 2023
  3. FULL-REFSMD/2023/0466

    Add 12 solar panels to southern facing roof with bird protection system

    5 , Grange Park Drive , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7XU

    Received 14 Sept 2023
  4. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedNMA/2023/0022

    Non material amendment relating to SMD/2020/0197

    Butchers Arms , Cheadle Road , Forsbrook , Staffordshire , ST11 9AS

    Received 15 Sept 2023
  5. CLUP-APPSMD/2023/0467

    Certificate of Lawfullness for a proposed Single storey rear extension & garage conversion

    21 , Wedgwood Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1LD

    Received 18 Sept 2023
  6. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0468

    Rear single storey extension to enlarge sitting room and living space. Two storey side extension to provide an additional bedroom and ground floor utility and shower room facilities

    Jones Cottage , Leek Road , Waterhouses , Staffordshire , ST10 3LQ

    Received 19 Sept 2023
  7. FULL-REFSMD/2023/0469

    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 19 Sept 2023
  8. Recommendation entered - Pending decisionDOC/2023/0072

    Discharge of conditions 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 relating to SMD/2021/0672

    The Caravan , Cheadle Road , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4DH

    Received 19 Sept 2023
  9. FULL-REFSMD/2023/0470

    Erection of a part single storey part two storey extension

    The Cottage , Marten Hill , Swinscoe , Staffordshire , DE6 2BW

    Received 19 Sept 2023
  10. Valid application receivedNMA/2023/0023

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment in relation to application SMD/2022/0361. Re: The removal of the approved Playframe and shelter at the east of the site, with additional furniture to the patio area.

    MCDONALD'S , Churnet Way , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8YG

    Received 19 Sept 2023
  11. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedHNT/2023/0011

    Single storey rear extension extending 8.00m beyond the rear wall of the existing dwelling, 4.00m maximum height and 2.50m to height of eaves

    THORNEY EDGE , Thornyedge Road , Bagnall , Staffordshire , ST9 9LD

    Received 20 Sept 2023
  12. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2023/0073

    Discharge of conditions 5 & 6 of SMD/2022/0301

    Barn at Lyndhurst , School Lane , Bradnop , Staffordshire , ST13 7ND

    Received 20 Sept 2023
  13. Recommendation entered - Pending decisionSMD/2023/0471

    Demolition of existing brick garage and lean-to. Replacement with brick garage, relocated by approximately 3m.

    Apple Tree Cottage , Sutherland Road , Longsdon , Staffordshire , ST9 9QD

    Received 20 Sept 2023
  14. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0472

    Change of use of offices into a single dwelling and associated operational development

    Ford House , Market Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6JA

    Received 20 Sept 2023
  15. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0473

    Listed Building Consent for - Change of use of offices into a single dwelling and associated operational development

    Ford House , Market Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6JA

    Received 20 Sept 2023
  16. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedHNT/2023/0012

    Replacement of existing rear conservatory with single storey brick built extension extending 4.00m beyond the rear wall of the existing dwelling, 4.00m maximum height and 3.00m to height of eaves

    12 , Godley Lane , Dilhorne , Staffordshire , ST10 2PF

    Received 21 Sept 2023
  17. Recommendation entered - Pending decisionDET/2023/0028

    Conversion of a derelict building for 8 years plus (previous known use was a butcher shop) into a single dwelling.

    13 , The Green , Kingsley , Staffordshire , ST10 2AG

    Received 21 Sept 2023
  18. CLUE-APPSMD/2023/0474

    Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing use of land for residential purposes

    22 , Sorrel Avenue , Upper Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4LY

    Received 21 Sept 2023
  19. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0475

    Variation of condition 2 and removal of condition 12 relating to SMD/2021/0117

    Ashcombe Park , Cheadle Road , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7BE

    Received 21 Sept 2023
  20. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0476

    Siting of Glamping Pod

    The Dairy , Hollington Road , Freehay , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1RE

    Received 22 Sept 2023
  21. Valid application receivedNMA/2023/0024

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment in relation to application SMD/2020/0656.

    Rosehill , Nabb Lane , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AY

    Received 22 Sept 2023
  22. OL-REFSMD/2023/0477

    Outline application for a single affordable dwelling.

    LAND OFF , Basford View , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7HJ

    Received 22 Sept 2023
  23. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0478

    Dining room extension to upper ground floor level

    15 , Meadowside , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6NP

    Received 22 Sept 2023
  24. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2023/0074

    Discharge of conditions 7, 9, 10, 14 and 17 relating to SMD/2022/0253

    Station Works , Station Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8BP

    Received 25 Sept 2023

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