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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2024/0207

    Application for Consent to Display an Advertisement(s) - Installation of a freestanding banner sign

    MCDONALD'S , Churnet Way , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8YG

    Received 2 May 2024
  2. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0208

    Proposed Extension to Dwelling

    8 , Penk Road , Forsbrook , Staffordshire , ST11 9BT

    Received 3 May 2024
  3. FULL-REFSMD/2024/0209

    First floor side extension.

    8 , Southlowe Road , Cellarhead , Staffordshire , ST9 0HR

    Received 3 May 2024
  4. Valid application receivedSMD/2024/0210

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate to change the use of the property to a C3 residential dwelling.

    Chilton House , 51 Uttoxeter Road , Blythe Bridge , Staffordshire , ST11 9JG

    Received 3 May 2024
  5. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0212

    Demolition of existing single storey side extension and replacement with two storey side extension

    2 , Oak Avenue , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7HY

    Received 7 May 2024
  6. CLUP-APPSMD/2024/0214

    Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed erection of a detached garage and store

    Oakleigh , Boundary Road , Boundary , Staffordshire , ST10 2NU

    Received 7 May 2024
  7. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0215

    Application for Removal or Variation of condtion 1 relating to SMD/1998/0210 Allowed on planning appeal. (T/APP/B3438/A/99/1023357)

    Stanley Farm Bungalow , Dial Lane , Congleton , Staffordshire , SK11 0RU

    Received 7 May 2024
  8. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0216

    Change of use of amenity block to form residents bar & shop, laundry & office for caravan park

    Cross Inn , Ash Tree Road , Hoftens Cross , Cauldon Low , Staffordshire , ST10 3EX

    Received 8 May 2024
  9. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0217

    Internal and external repairs and alterations to include demolition of existing bathroom and construction of new bathroom, and deomlition of existing porch

    Churnet Hall Cottage , Cheadle Road , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7HL

    Received 8 May 2024
  10. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0218

    ListedBuilding Consent for - Internal and external repairs and alterations to include demolition of existing bathroom and construction of new bathroom, and deomlition of existing porch

    Churnet Hall Cottage , Cheadle Road , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7HL

    Received 8 May 2024
  11. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2024/0034

    Discharge of Condition 4 in relation to application SMD/2024/0041

    Bradda Farm , Barrage Road , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7NU

    Received 9 May 2024
  12. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0220

    Proposed extension to rear and side of existing dwelling.

    Lynton , Roughcote Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9ES

    Received 10 May 2024
  13. NMA-APPNMA/2024/0012

    Non-Material Amendment in relation to application SMD/2022/0552 Minor amendment to alter the timber framed extension to a brick built extension.

    Highfield , Chapel Lane , Threapwood , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 4QZ

    Received 10 May 2024
  14. FULL-REFSMD/2024/0221

    Installation of 6 rooflights

    Silk Mill , 3 Market Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6HX

    Received 10 May 2024
  15. LB-REFSMD/2024/0222

    Listed Building Consent for -Installation of 6 rooflights

    Silk Mill , 3 Market Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6HX

    Received 10 May 2024
  16. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2024/0035

    Discharge of Condition 4 in relation to application SMD/2024/0014

    BUNGALOW 2 , Castle Hill Road , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AJ

    Received 10 May 2024
  17. FULL-REFSMD/2024/0223

    Proposed Change of Use from three holiday lets to three dwellings

    Birchenfields Farm , Birchenfields Lane , Godleybrook , Dilhorne , Staffordshire , ST10 2PX

    Received 10 May 2024
  18. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2024/0224

    External alterations and single storey extension

    Cheddleton Heath House , Cheddleton Heath Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7DX

    Received 13 May 2024
  19. Recommendation entered - Pending decisionSMD/2024/0225

    Change of use from 1no. holiday cottage to 1no. dwellinghouse

    Barn , Bank Top Farm , Churnet Valley Road , Kingsley Holt , Staffordshire , ST10 2BQ

    Received 13 May 2024
  20. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0226

    Removal of conifer hedge and replacement with featheredge fence behind existing wall.

    67 , Stallington Road , Blythe Bridge , Staffordshire , ST11 9PD

    Received 10 May 2024
  21. FULL-REFSMD/2024/0227

    Change of use of an agricultural building to a dwelling with a basement extension

    Barn off , Heath House Lane , Lower Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4HA

    Received 14 May 2024
  22. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0228

    Change of use from public house to a single dwelling

    Abbey Inn , Abbey Green Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8SA

    Received 14 May 2024
  23. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2024/0229

    Listed Building Consent for Change of use from public house to a single dwelling

    Abbey Inn , Abbey Green Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8SA

    Received 14 May 2024
  24. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2024/0230

    Proposed new front dormer and extend rear dormer

    29 , Goldhurst Drive , Lower Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4LS

    Received 13 May 2024

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