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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2023/0598

    Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2 proposed dwellings

    54 Meadow View , Froghall Road , Ipstones , Staffordshire , ST10 2NA

    Received 30 Nov 2023
  2. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0599

    Proposed garage to serve dwelling approved under previous application

    Stone Barn Farm , Sutherland Road , Longsdon , Staffordshire , ST9 9QD

    Received 30 Nov 2023
  3. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedHNT/2023/0022

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for - Pitched Gable Roofed Extension to rear of the property extending 4.00m beyond the rear wall of the existing dwelling, 3.60m maximum height and 2.38m to height of eave

    Pelistry , 16 Ivy House Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6RF

    Received 30 Nov 2023
  4. PNNOTDET/2023/0042

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for - Replacement agricultural building to store fodder crops and implements

    Moorside Farm , Clamgoose Lane , Kingsley , Staffordshire , ST10 2EG

    Received 30 Nov 2023
  5. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0600

    Section 73a Retrospective planning application for works completed, comprising of permitted development-sized side extension and infill extension. None compliant rendered finish thus asked to apply for Retrospective approval.

    16 , Patch Meadow Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1PX

    Received 1 Dec 2023
  6. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0601

    Change of use of attached barn to ancillary residential accommodation to Lee Farmhouse

    Lee Farm , Mill Lane , Rushton Spencer , Staffordshire , SK11 0RS

    Received 1 Dec 2023
  7. LB-APPSMD/2023/0602

    Application for Planning Permission; Listed Building Consent for - Change of use of attached barn to ancillary residential accommodation to Lee Farmhouse

    Lee Farm , Mill Lane , Rushton Spencer , Staffordshire , SK11 0RS

    Received 1 Dec 2023
  8. Valid application receivedDET/2023/0043

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for - Agricultural storage building for the agricultural/nursery business

    Proctors Nursery , Leek Road , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9AR

    Received 1 Dec 2023
  9. FULL-REFSMD/2023/0603

    Part Retrospective Application for outbuilding

    10 , Westwood Park Avenue , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8LP

    Received 1 Dec 2023
  10. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0604

    Erection of a single detached two storey dwelling and the provision of vehicle access and shared parking area for a total of 4 cars including car port

    Land Adjacent To 5 The Plain , Black Lane , Whiston , Staffordshire ,

    Received 1 Dec 2023
  11. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2023/0094

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 2 & 3 in relation to application SMD/2023/0211

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

    Received 1 Dec 2023
  12. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0605

    Proposed office building with welfare facilities ancillary to the existing manufacturing business

    Homeland Farm , Sarver Lane , Dilhorne , Staffordshire , ST10 2PD

    Received 1 Dec 2023
  13. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0606

    Siting of a mobile home as an annexe to provide single storey accommodation

    Mossifer Bungalow , Black Lane , Winnothdale , Staffordshire , ST10 4HB

    Received 1 Dec 2023
  14. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0607

    Change for use for former Agricultural maintenance and repair workshop to Category B Vehicle maintenance and repair workshop.

    Park View Farm , Stoney Lane , Cauldon , Staffordshire , ST10 3EP

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  15. FULL-REFSMD/2023/0609

    Proposed detached dwelling

    Land off , Monkhouse , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1HZ

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  16. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0610

    Variation or removal of condition 4 in relation to SMD/2022/0371

    22 The Beeches , Jasmine Close , Blythe Bridge , Staffordshire , ST11 9RS

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  17. FULL-REFSMD/2023/0611

    Erection of detached dwelling and conversion of existing agricultural building to ancillary residential use

    Bryn Helyg , Kiln Lane , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8LJ

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  18. PNREFDET/2023/0044

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 2 Dwellinghouses

    Lady Green Farm , Huntley Road , Denford , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7JX

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  19. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0612

    Proposed Change of Use of former Reservoir structure to a single dwelling.

    Former Severn Trent Reservoir , Troughstones Road , Biddulph Common , Staffordshire , ST8 7SJ

    Received 5 Dec 2023
  20. PNAPPDET/2023/0045

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of AgriculturalBuildings to one Dwellinghouse

    Mill Farm , Gratton Lane , Gratton , Staffordshire , ST9 9AG

    Received 5 Dec 2023
  21. Recommendation entered - Pending decisionSMD/2023/0613

    Two storey extension

    Hanley Hayes Cottage , Brookhouse Lane , Armshead , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST2 8ND

    Received 5 Dec 2023
  22. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2023/0095

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 14 and 19 in relation to application SMD/2024/0314

    Land South East Of A521 , Uttoxeter Road , Draycott In The Moors , Staffordshire ,

    Received 5 Dec 2023
  23. FULL-REFSMD/2023/0614

    Erection of detached dwelling

    LAND SOUTH OF , Shay Lane , Ipstones , Staffordshire ,

    Received 5 Dec 2023
  24. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0615

    Demolition and replacement of existing side extension.

    49 , Portland Drive , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6RY

    Received 5 Dec 2023

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