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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2023/0098

    Discharge of condition 4 of SMD/2023/0251

    Hillside , Dog Lane , Ipstones Edge , Ipstones , Staffordshire , ST10 2LR

    Received 12 Dec 2023
  2. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0637

    Retrospective permission to use an existing dog training facility for dog kennels, dog grooming and dog exercise areas

    LAND ADJ FOXEARTH HOUSE FARM , Leek Road , Moorville , Cellarhead , Staffordshire , ST9 0DG

    Received 12 Dec 2023
  3. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedCON/2023/0036

    Periodic Review (Environment Act) of Scheme of Conditions ref. SM.EA/4 at Hurst Quarry, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 7RU

    Hurst Quarry , Hurst Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7RU

    Received 12 Dec 2023
  4. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0638

    Installation of a vehicle impact protection barrier around existing gas governor kiosk

    Froghall Road , Ipstones , Staffordshire ,

    Received 13 Dec 2023
  5. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0639

    REQUEST FOR A SCREENING OPINION UNDER REGULATION 6 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT) REGULATIONS 2017 (AS AMENDED). PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, 400KV SUBSTATION, ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE AND WORKS

    Land at Greenfields Farm , Thorney Edge Road , Bagnall , Staffordshire , ST9 9LA

    Received 14 Dec 2023
  6. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0641

    123kW Solar PV system installed on existing roof of Biddulph LC sports hall

    Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre , Thames Drive , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7HL

    Received 14 Dec 2023
  7. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0642

    Proposed porch and replacement of windows on side elevation

    Rose Cottage , Tenford Lane , Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4EL

    Received 15 Dec 2023
  8. CLUE-APPSMD/2023/0643

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing two storey rear extension

    Clewlow Bank House , Hill Top , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8TY

    Received 18 Dec 2023
  9. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0644

    Rear ground floor extension

    16 Park Dental Practice , Ball Haye Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6AF

    Received 18 Dec 2023
  10. NMA-APPNMA/2023/0034

    Non material amendment relating to SMD/2022/0350

    Vulcan Refractories Ltd , Draycott Cross Road , Brook Houses , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1PN

    Received 18 Dec 2023
  11. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0645

    Reinstatement of front bay windows and new rear and side extensions to detached house

    Haste Hill Cottage , Haste Hill Avenue , Kingsley , Staffordshire , ST10 2BB

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  12. AGENTSMD/2023/0646

    Oak framed double, open garage with tack room to end

    15 , Villa Road , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7EA

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  13. CLUP-APPSMD/2023/0647

    New waste management drainage to Visitor's Centre

    Country Park Visitor Centre , Grange Park Drive , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7TA

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  14. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0648

    Use of the dwelling by up to four children with care provided along with minor exterior alterations

    Park View , Park Hall , Leek Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 2EF

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  15. FULL-REFSMD/2023/0649

    Proposed rear and side single storey extension and alterations to existing elevations

    Longhurst Farm , Dimmingsdale , Oakamoor , Staffordshire , ST10 3AS

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  16. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0650

    Use of the dwelling by up to four children with care provided along with minor exterior alterations

    433 , Cheadle Road , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7BH

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  17. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0651

    Works to existing building - New door to the kitchen, and servery hatch to be in place of an existing window, including the alteration of the structural opening. Garden Room - proposal of a garden room to the south of the site, footprint is 9m x 3m.

    John Hall Gardens , Fowlchurch Road , Leek , Staffordshire ,

    Received 21 Dec 2023
  18. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0652

    Single storey front extension

    The Hollow , Greatgate , Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4HF

    Received 21 Dec 2023
  19. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0653

    Equestrian Shelter

    Leek Cricket Club , Macclesfield Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8SG

    Received 21 Dec 2023
  20. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0654

    Retrospective planning permission for conservatory

    10 , Blackbird Way , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7UH

    Received 22 Dec 2023
  21. FULL-REFSMD/2023/0655

    Proposed erection of two dwelling houses

    Agricultural Building , Boundary Road , Boundary , Staffordshire , ST10 2NU

    Received 21 Dec 2023
  22. FULL-REFSMD/2023/0656

    Detached garage

    Baileys Hill Farm , Over The Hill , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7LA

    Received 22 Dec 2023
  23. Recommendation entered - Pending decisionDET/2023/0048

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for - to instal a Solar Photovoltaic Array, utilising the roof of the medical centre

    Lloyds Pharmacy , Park Medical Centre , Ball Haye Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6QR

    Received 22 Dec 2023
  24. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2023/0100

    Discharge of Conditions 3 and 4 in relation to application SMD/2023/0095.

    Plot Of Land , Park Drive , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1JN

    Received 22 Dec 2023

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