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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 issuedSMD/2024/0075

    Single Storey Front Extension to provide porch and sitting area.

    38 , Mill Hayes Road , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 7BU

    Received 13 Feb 2024
  2. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2024/0076

    Application for a Lawful Development re: use of a C3a dwelling as a children's home for a maximum of four children, with up to three carers, two of whom will sleep overnight, working on a rota basis (C2)

    50 , Coleridge Drive , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1XA

    Received 14 Feb 2024
  3. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0077

    Erection of Agricultural and Woodchip Storage Building

    Basford Hall , Basford Green Road , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7ER

    Received 15 Feb 2024
  4. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0078

    Change of use of property with an A3 Use Class (now E(b)) to ancillary accommodation

    Hollinshead Farm , Lask Edge Road , Lask Edge , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8QS

    Received 15 Feb 2024
  5. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDET/2024/0008

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for - Steel framed cattle shed

    Tean Leys Farm , Tean Leys , Lower Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4NS

    Received 16 Feb 2024
  6. Valid application receivedSMD/2024/0079

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for - Proposed Loft Conversion and Dormer

    27 , Havensfield Drive , Upper Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4RR

    Received 16 Feb 2024
  7. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2024/0080

    Proposed Single storey rear extension to form open Living and Dining area along with Bedroom extension to the front over existing garage.

    Loxley , Clay Lake , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9BU

    Received 19 Feb 2024
  8. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedHNT/2024/0001

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a single storey rear extension, measuring 3.5m beyond the rear wall of the existing dwelling and 3.5m maximum height and 2.1m to height of eaves

    2 North Side , North Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8FW

    Received 19 Feb 2024
  9. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0081

    Single Storey Garage in rear garden

    3 , Meadowside , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6NP

    Received 19 Feb 2024
  10. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0082

    Retrospective application for 11 Glamping Pods

    Quarry Walk Caravan Park , Coppice Lane , Winnothdale , Staffordshire , ST10 1RQ

    Received 19 Feb 2024
  11. FULL-REFSMD/2024/0083

    Proposed alterations to an existing vehicular access and the construction of a 4m wide track in the adjoining field to improve access to the agricultural land.

    The Haybarn , Marsh Green Farm , Marsh Green Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6QP

    Received 20 Feb 2024
  12. FULL-REFSMD/2024/0084

    Change of use on partial ground floor and first floor from class E to class C5 short term let to accommodate 7 units. Proposed single storey extension and dormer to first floor at rear.

    3 ALTON CASTLE , Tape Street , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1BG

    Received 21 Feb 2024
  13. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0085

    Conversion and alteration of 2no. agricultural buildings to form 2no. dwellinghouses and associated works

    Tongue Lane Farm , Tongue Lane , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8UQ

    Received 21 Feb 2024
  14. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0086

    Retention of Storage Containers and perimeter fencing following demolition of part existing garages taken place under application DET/2022/0028.

    Derelict Garage , Broad Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5NS

    Received 22 Feb 2024
  15. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0087

    Erect steel portal frame unit for dry wood store and associated machinery. Installation of 4 no. Biomass Boilers (2 no 210kw and 2no 295kw) arranged in pairs, linked to 2 no steel drying skips

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

    Received 22 Feb 2024
  16. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0088

    Two storey side extension replacing two storey red brick existing extension

    Woodside Cottage , Farley Road , Oakamoor , Staffordshire , ST10 3BD

    Received 23 Feb 2024
  17. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2024/0089

    Two storey side extension

    135 , Station Road , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7EE

    Received 23 Feb 2024
  18. NMA-APPNMA/2024/0003

    Non Material amendment in relation to SMD/2023/0459

    31 , Heath Avenue , Cellarhead , Staffordshire , ST9 0HT

    Received 23 Feb 2024
  19. ADV-APPSMD/2024/0090

    Proposed 1no internally illuminated projecting sign and 1no internally illuminated fascia sign

    Unit B , High Street , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6AR

    Received 23 Feb 2024
  20. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0091

    Change of use from mixed dwelling and bed & breakfast to dwellinghouse

    Moss Lee Grange , Basford Green Road , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7ES

    Received 26 Feb 2024
  21. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0092

    New Access and Parking Area

    Butterlands Farm , Top Road , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7LF

    Received 26 Feb 2024
  22. OL-APPSMD/2024/0093

    Outline approval is sought for an agricultural workers dwelling (all matters reserved)

    Jacksons Nurseries Uk Ltd , Thornyedge Road , Bagnall , Staffordshire , ST9 9LE

    Received 27 Feb 2024
  23. CLUE-APPSMD/2024/0094

    Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of building

    Sylvester Farm , Land Off , Rownall Road , Wetley Rocks , Staffordshire ,

    Received 22 Feb 2024
  24. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2024/0095

    Proposed single storey rear extension

    89 , Conway Road , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 7AW

    Received 27 Feb 2024

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