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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2024/0441

    Replacement of 3 windows and front door

    29 , King Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5NW

    Received 24 Sept 2024
  2. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2024/0442

    Two storey side extension including internal and external alterations following demolition of existing garage

    Brook Lyn , 32 Masefield Close , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1JS

    Received 25 Sept 2024
  3. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0443

    Proposed general purpose agricultural building, for the housing of livestock, storage of fodder and implements

    Barn Conversion , Sandon Road , Cresswell , Staffordshire , ST11 9QY

    Received 26 Sept 2024
  4. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2024/0444

    Application for Variation of Condition 1 in relation to application SMD/2015/0342 re: Variation of Condition on (10/00977FUL) to replace drawing number PL200(5) with PL200(8)

    THE MEADOW , Tompkin Road , Stanley , Staffordshire , ST9 9LX

    Received 26 Sept 2024
  5. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0445

    Conversion of a former chapel to residential together with a proposed extension

    Chapel Of The Good Shepherd , Thorncliffe Lane , Thorncliffe , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7LP

    Received 26 Sept 2024
  6. CLUE-APPSMD/2024/0446

    Lawful development Certificate for existing use class E

    17 , Derby Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6HR

    Received 26 Sept 2024
  7. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0447

    Proposed Pavement Crossing.

    32 , Godley Lane , Dilhorne , Staffordshire , ST10 2PF

    Received 27 Sept 2024
  8. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0448

    Replace an existing rear conservatory

    28 , Highfield Road East , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6HA

    Received 27 Sept 2024
  9. FULL-REFSMD/2024/0449

    Proposed Extensions and alterations

    Wild Thorn Farm , Ashbourne Road , Bottomhouse , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7EY

    Received 30 Sept 2024
  10. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0450

    Proposed single storey side extension with conservatory to rear

    12 , Harborne Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1JY

    Received 30 Sept 2024
  11. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0451

    Creation of a new driveway access

    109 , Haregate Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6PX

    Received 30 Sept 2024
  12. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2024/0452

    Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Opinion for a proposed development of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

    Land Adjoining , New House Farm , Luzlow Lane , Bagnall , Staffordshire , ST9 9JZ

    Received 27 Sept 2024
  13. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0454

    Reinstatement of former basement door (currently a window), proposed side retaining walls and steps to allow external access to basement.

    3 Lakeland Lodge , Rudyard Road , Rudyard , Staffordshire , ST13 8PG

    Received 1 Oct 2024
  14. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0455

    Operational development following approval of Class R application DET/2024/0004 - Change of use of agricultural building to a flexible use, specifically as a hotel comprising up to 3 apartments (Use class C1).

    Wylde Goose Farm , Ashbourne Road , Bradnop , Staffordshire , ST13 7LZ

    Received 1 Oct 2024
  15. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0456

    Erection of single storey side extension to facilitate formation of annexe

    Little Above Park Farm , Dairy House Lane , Dilhorne , Staffordshire , ST10 2PW

    Received 2 Oct 2024
  16. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0457

    Installation of 5 conservation style roof lights

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

    Received 3 Oct 2024
  17. PNREFDET/2024/0041

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a steel-framed, clear span building to cover 3 existing silage pits.

    Cote Farm , Hay Lane , Farley , Staffordshire , ST10 3BQ

    Received 3 Oct 2024
  18. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0458

    Proposed new vehicular access

    62 , St Johns Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6LQ

    Received 4 Oct 2024
  19. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2024/0080

    Discharge of Conditions 5, 6 and 7 in relation to applicaton SMD/2023/0085

    Land On NE Side Of , Rivendell Lane , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5RH

    Received 4 Oct 2024
  20. OL-REFSMD/2024/0459

    Outline application for erection of a self build single dwelling including details of means of access

    Land at , Park Lane , Cheadle , Staffordshire ,

    Received 4 Oct 2024
  21. FULL-REFSMD/2024/0460

    Outline Planning Permission with some matters reserved (Landscaping)- Construction of a building that would be used to cover an existing man�ge in order to provide an indoor riding arena.

    Little Longsdon Farm , City Lane , Leek , Staffordshire , ST9 9QU

    Received 4 Oct 2024
  22. FULL-APPSMD/2024/0462

    Change of use from 2no. holiday cottages to 2no. dwellinghouses

    The Long Barn & The Granary , Bank Top Farm , Churnet Valley Road , Kingsley Holt , Staffordshire , ST10 2BQ

    Received 7 Oct 2024
  23. Valid application receivedCON/2024/0018

    S53 Application WCA 1981 to upgrade Public Footpath 41 Sheen to a Restricted Byway

    Public Footpath 41 Sheen , Sheen Lane , Sheen , Staffordshire ,

    Received 7 Oct 2024
  24. Valid application receivedCON/2024/0019

    Application to upgrade PF 27 Checkley Parish to a Restricted Byway and the remainder of Public Footpath 27 Checkley Parish to a Public Bridleway

    Kingsley Road , Cellarhead , Staffordshire ,

    Received 9 Oct 2024

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