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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 buildings Contact planning Contact Planning Local plan The Adopted Local Plan 2014 - 2033 Pre-application advice Pre-application advice for businesses Conservation areas Conservation areas Article 4 directions View a list of all conservation areas and Article 4 Directions

Council contacts

Planning enquiriesplanning@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk Council source
Planning enquiries03456053013 Council source

Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.

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

FULL-APPSMD/2023/0510
Conversion of existing detached garage (C3 Use Class) to holiday accommodation (C3 Use Class) elevational alterations and construction of terrace area.
Lower Heath Hayes , Troughstones Road , Biddulph Common , Staffordshire , ST8 7RT
Received 11 Oct 2023
FULL-REFSMD/2023/0511
New and additional balustrading to balcony over garage.
278 , Bemersley Road , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8UL
Received 12 Oct 2023
FULL-APPSMD/2023/0512
Addition of roof-mounted handrail to provide safe access and maintenance in preparation for solar panel installation.
Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre , Thames Drive , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7HL
Received 12 Oct 2023
FULL-APPDET/2023/0033
Application to determine if prior approval is required for 2no. proposed calf rearing sheds. Buildings located end to end. Dimensions of total length (both joined together) below
Willow Grange Farm , Hollins Lane , Hazelcross , Kingsley , Staffordshire , ST10 2EW
Received 12 Oct 2023
Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0513
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for Installation of 50KWp Solar PV System on the existing roof of Biddulph Leisure Centre.
Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre , Thames Drive , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7HL
Received 12 Oct 2023
Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2023/0078
Application for approval of details reserved by condition in relation to application SMD/2023/0357. Condition 4 re: A reduction in the beauty salon floor space to form residential accommodation
26 , Leek Road , Stockton Brook , Staffordshire , ST9 9NN
Received 12 Oct 2023
FULL-REFSMD/2023/0514
Proposal to subdivide existing agricultural paddock with an agricultural fence & 'change of use' of the land to a dog exercise area. Access to the site and Parking provision is existing (no change required),
Knypersley Mill Farm , Judgefield Lane , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8UG
Received 12 Oct 2023
Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0515
The proposal is for the demolition of an existing poor-quality arcade offering and replacement with a purpose-built steel frame structure of the same function.
Air Shop , Alton Towers , Farley Lane , Farley , Staffordshire ,
Received 16 Oct 2023
FULL-APPSMD/2023/0516
Extension and internal alterations to Ripsaw cafe to create new retail unit
Fresh Fish & Chips Nemises , Alton Towers , Farley Lane , Farley , Staffordshire ,
Received 16 Oct 2023
FULL-APPSMD/2023/0517
Proposed Side Extension
Wild Thorn Farm , Ashbourne Road , Bottomhouse , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7EY
Received 16 Oct 2023
Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0518
Two storey side extension and detached garage with ancillary accommodation over
BIRCHWOOD HOUSE , Ramshorn Road , Oakamoor , Staffordshire , ST10 3BZ
Received 17 Oct 2023
PNAPPDET/2023/0034
Application to determine if prior approval is required for - Change of use of an Agricultural Building to a Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3), and for Associated Operational Development,
Stoney Rock Farm , Leek Road , Waterhouses , Staffordshire , ST10 3LH
Received 18 Oct 2023
Recommendation entered - Pending decisionSMD/2023/0519
Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling, including rear extension and basement.
STONEFIELD HOUSE , Tompkin Road , Stanley , Staffordshire , ST9 9LX
Received 18 Oct 2023
Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2023/0079
Dischrge of condition 4 of SMD/2023/0135
Wood End Manor , Mill Lane , Wetley Rocks , Staffordshire , ST9 0BU
Received 18 Oct 2023
OL-REFSMD/2023/0520
Outline consent for the erection of a single dwelling with means of access considered and all other matters reserved
Land adjacent to The Firs , Sutherland Road , Longsdon , Staffordshire , ST9 9QD
Received 13 Oct 2023
CLUP-APPSMD/2023/0521
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for Erection of outbuilding
161 , Park Lane , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 7PN
Received 19 Oct 2023
Recommendation entered - Pending decisionSMD/2023/0522
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed internal alterations and removal of front porch with proposed new front window
13 , Overland Drive , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8RF
Received 19 Oct 2023
Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2023/0080
Discharge of conditions 3,4 and 15 in relation to application SMD/2022/0485.
Cloud Wood End Farm , Toft Green Lane , Cloud Side , Congleton , Staffordshire , CW12 3QF
Received 19 Oct 2023
FULL-REFSMD/2023/0523
Installation of a solar farm comprising ground mounted solar PV panels with a generating capacity of up to 49.99MW including mounting system, underground cabling, stock proof fence, CCTV, internal tracks and associated infrastructure, landscaping, biodiversity net gain and environmental enhancements for a temporary period of 40 years
Land At Rownall Farm , Rownall Road , Wetley Rocks , Staffordshire , ST9 0BT
Received 19 Oct 2023
Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2023/0081
Discharge of Conditions 19 and 20 in relation to application SMD/2023/0197
Totmonslow Farm , Draycott Road , Totmonslow , Upper Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4JJ
Received 19 Oct 2023
Valid application receivedSMD/2023/0524
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Two Storey Rear Extension considered to be PD and Small Porch (under 3m2)
Rossall , 235 Leek Road , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9BH
Received 19 Oct 2023
LB-APPSMD/2023/0525
Retrospective Listed Building Consent for newly installed hot water system and associated piping.
91 , Willow Drive , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7FG
Received 20 Oct 2023
FULL-APPSMD/2023/0527
Proposed general purpose agricultural building
Coneygreave Farm , Biddulph Road , Horton , Staffordshire , ST13 8RA
Received 20 Oct 2023
Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2023/0082
Discharge of Condition 3,6,11 and 13 in relation to application SMD/2022/0175.
Woodhead Garage , Froghall Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 2DN
Received 20 Oct 2023

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