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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2023/0545

    Single storey side extension and linkage to garage

    Cherrywood , Stanley Road , Stockton Brook , Staffordshire , ST9 9LL

    Received 1 Nov 2023
  2. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0546

    New 2.4m high fencing to school boundary, new 1.2m high bow top railing to internal macadam paths, and new steps with handrail

    St Edwards Church Of England Middle School , Westwood Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8DN

    Received 1 Nov 2023
  3. RM-APPSMD/2023/0547

    Application for Removal or Variation of Condition 1 in relation to application SMD/2022/0464

    TRAVELLERS CLOSE , Leek Road , Leekbrook , Staffordshire , ST13 7FL

    Received 1 Nov 2023
  4. Valid application receivedDET/2023/0036

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for - portal frame building to provide dry and secure facility for wood and associated machinery

    TIMBER YARD THE WOODYARD , Draycott Cross Road , Brook Houses , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 2NR

    Received 1 Nov 2023
  5. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0548

    Proposed Dropped Kerb

    22 , Brook Close , Blythe Bridge , Staffordshire , ST11 9PX

    Received 2 Nov 2023
  6. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0549

    Proposed dropped kerb

    Grosvenor Garage AA Silencers , Tean Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1LQ

    Received 2 Nov 2023
  7. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSFP/2023/0003

    Application for the diversion of a public right of way under S.257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Footpath/Bridleway/Restricted Byway Number Checkley No.44

    Land Off , Cheadle Road , Upper Tean , Staffordshire ,

    Received 2 Nov 2023
  8. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0550

    Redevelopment of the site to provide 7 dwellings in the form of a detatched two story dwelling, 4 detatched chalet bungalows and 2 single story detached bungalows

    83 Lilac Grove Farm , Folly Lane , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7DA

    Received 2 Nov 2023
  9. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0551

    Proposed First floor extension

    Springfields , Leek Road , Waterhouses , Staffordshire , ST10 3HS

    Received 3 Nov 2023
  10. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedNMA/2023/0030

    Non material amendment to SMD/2021/0491

    Land Off Tenford Lane , TENFORD LANE , TEAN , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 4EN

    Received 3 Nov 2023
  11. Recommendation entered - Pending decisionDOC/2023/0086

    Discharge of conditions 5, 7, 8, 9 and 11 relating to SMD/2020/0266

    Land off , Winterfield Lane , Hulme , Staffordshire , ST3 5BG

    Received 6 Nov 2023
  12. PNNOTDET/2023/0037

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for and end extension to existing steel-framed agricultural building

    Mount Pleasant Farm , Moss Lane , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1RF

    Received 6 Nov 2023
  13. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0552

    Erection of stable block and associated change of use of land to equestrian use

    Upper Fernyhill Farm , Basford Green Road , Basford , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7ET

    Received 6 Nov 2023
  14. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0553

    Change of use of Care Home into 6No. Assisted Living Apartments with associated staff & communal areas. New Dormer over new Staircase.

    Hugo House Residential Home , Hugo Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5PE

    Received 6 Nov 2023
  15. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0554

    Conversion of former Methodist Chapel to dwelling to include a private access and parking off the A52

    Whiston Methodist Chapel , Ashbourne Road , Whiston , Staffordshire , ST10 2JE

    Received 7 Nov 2023
  16. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0555

    DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE TO PROVIDE 22 DWELLINGS WITH MEANS OF ACCESS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS

    The Grange , Clay Lake , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9DD

    Received 7 Nov 2023
  17. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0556

    Application for Approval of Reserved Matters in relation to application SMD/2020/0266 - Permission sought for scale, appearance, layout and landscaping for the development of 4no. detached dwellings off Winterfield Lane

    Land off , Winterfield Lane , Hulme , Staffordshire , ST3 5BG

    Received 6 Nov 2023
  18. Recommendation entered - Pending decisionSMD/2023/0557

    Proposed 2 storey side extension and internal alterations

    2 , Woodlands Avenue , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7BZ

    Received 7 Nov 2023
  19. FULL-REFSMD/2023/0558

    Proposed single storey side extension

    Laurel House , Stoney Lane , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9BZ

    Received 8 Nov 2023
  20. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0559

    Change of use of agricultural land to dog walking field with associated fencing, landscaping and parking, and improvments to existing vehicular access and bio-diversity

    Bird Grove Farm , Sandon Road , Hilderstone , Staffordshire , ST15 8SL

    Received 8 Nov 2023
  21. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0560

    CONSTRUCTION OF NEW INDUSTRIAL BUILDING TO HOUSE CNC MACHINE

    1 Victoria Business Park , Prospect Way , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 7PL

    Received 8 Nov 2023
  22. NMA-APPNMA/2023/0031

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment in relation to application SMD/2023/0017 Re: Alteration to roof design. Planning permission given for extending ridge and pitched roof. Change requested is for a flat roof design with roof lantern over dining room

    71A , Cellarhead Road , Cellarhead , Staffordshire , ST9 0HW

    Received 8 Nov 2023
  23. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0561

    Proposed infil ground floor extension to side elevation and proposed first floor extension to side elevation N.

    Post Box House , Biddulph Park Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7SJ

    Received 9 Nov 2023
  24. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedNMA/2023/0032

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment in relation to application SMD/2022/0361 Re: The minor relocation of the substation

    Land at , Churnet Way , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8YG

    Received 9 Nov 2023

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