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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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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.

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More application records

  1. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2024/0314

    Variation of conditions 2, 13 and 20 relating to SMD/2021/0418

    Land South East Of A521 , A50 Blythe Bridge By Pass , Blythe Bridge , Staffordshire ,

    Received 5 Jul 2024
  2. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2024/0056

    Discharge of Conditions 3,10,11 in relation to application SMD/2022/0444

    Land Adjacent Cellarhead Substation , Rownall Road , Wetley Rocks , Staffordshire ,

    Received 8 Jul 2024
  3. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2024/0057

    Discharge of conditions 3, 6, 8, 14 and 15 in relation to SMD/2023/0298

    1 , Cranberry Avenue , Checkley , Staffordshire , ST10 4NE

    Received 27 Jun 2024
  4. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2024/0058

    Discharge of condition 9 relating to SMD/2023/0197

    Totmonslow Farm , Draycott Road , Totmonslow , Upper Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4JJ

    Received 8 Jul 2024
  5. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2024/0315

    Proposed extension to existing dwelling

    1 , Old Lane , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8TG

    Received 9 Jul 2024
  6. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2024/0059

    Discharge of conditions 6 and 11 relating to SMD/2024/0031

    Land Off Tenford Lane , Tenford Lane , Tean , Staffordshire ,

    Received 8 Jul 2024
  7. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0316

    Proposed First Floor Extension to Form Bedroom and En-Suite

    361 , Leek Road , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9BA

    Received 9 Jul 2024
  8. PIPAPPRSMD/2024/0317

    Mixed use development of apartments and retail units

    113 , Mill Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8EU

    Received 9 Jul 2024
  9. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2024/0319

    Listed Building Consent for the installation of removable (bolt down) bollards to prevent parking on the pavement and damage to the listed building and curtilage.

    Tean Hall Mills , High Street , Upper Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4FF

    Received 10 Jul 2024
  10. Valid application receivedSMD/2024/0320

    Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed erection of a building to form swim / spa, gym and outdoor kitchen

    Coppice Side Manor , Coppice Lane , Winnothdale , Staffordshire , ST10 1RG

    Received 10 Jul 2024
  11. Valid application receivedDET/2024/0028

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for - To be demolished - the building was used as a working mens club. It has been deemed to be a danger to the public by the Council. It is beyond repair and has no roof and no utilities going to it.

    Ball Haye Green Working Mens Club , Ball Haye Green , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6BH

    Received 9 Jul 2024
  12. FULL-REFSMD/2024/0321

    Application for Removal or Variation of Condition 3 in relation to application SM92-1066

    Hermitage Farm, Ruelow , Froghall Road , Froghall , Staffordshire , ST10 2HQ

    Received 11 Jul 2024
  13. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0322

    Demolition of existing side / rear single storey garage and extensions and replace with new single storey extension

    107 , Ash Bank Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST2 9DS

    Received 12 Jul 2024
  14. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0323

    Removal of existing attached garage. Proposed side and rear elevation extension. Widening of existing vehicular access. Enlargement of existing front parking area. Proposed double garage in rear garden including driveway.

    165 , Tean Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1LS

    Received 12 Jul 2024
  15. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0324

    Change of use from residential to Hair Salon

    22 , Bank Street , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1NT

    Received 12 Jul 2024
  16. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedHNT/2024/0005

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed rear single story extension measuring 5m beyond the rear wall of the existing dwelling, maximum height 4m and height to eaves 3m

    24 , Mount Road , Blythe Bridge , Staffordshire , ST11 9PZ

    Received 12 Jul 2024
  17. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2024/0326

    Retrospective creation of concrete pad foundation. Proposed Shed to be placed on pad.

    John Hall Wellness Garden , Fowlchurch Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6BH

    Received 11 Jul 2024
  18. ADV-APPSMD/2024/0327

    Application for Consent to Display an Advertisement - 5 freestanding signs comprising 1 x stack sign and streamer panel 4 flag signs.

    Land Off Tenford Lane , Tenford Lane , Tean , Staffordshire ,

    Received 12 Jul 2024
  19. NMA-APPNMA/2024/0019

    Non-Material Amendment to amend the profile and for the pitch of the roof to match the neighbour's adjacent garage in relation to application SMD/2023/0243

    28 , Hillcrest Avenue , Kingsley Holt , Staffordshire , ST10 2BJ

    Received 12 Jul 2024
  20. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0328

    Demolition Of Existing Garage and Proposed Single Storey Extension and Porch

    58 , Heath Avenue , Cellarhead , Staffordshire , ST9 0HU

    Received 15 Jul 2024
  21. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0329

    Alterations and Extensions to existing dwelling including enlargement of parking area

    56 , Windsor Drive , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6NL

    Received 15 Jul 2024
  22. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0330

    Retrospective change of use of an agricultural building into mixed use comprising storage with associated office

    Wayfields Farm , Rownall Road , Wetley Rocks , Staffordshire , ST9 0BP

    Received 15 Jul 2024
  23. Valid application receivedCON/2024/0015

    Two storey side extension to form accommodation for agricultural worker

    40 , Gorsey Bank , Ball Green , Stoke on Trent , ST6 8AR

    Received 16 Jul 2024
  24. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2024/0060

    Discharge of Condition 4 in relation to application SMD/2024/0048

    Oldridge Farm , Ashbourne Road , Whiston , Staffordshire , ST10 2HU

    Received 16 Jul 2024

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