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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Recommendation entered - Pending decisionNMA/2023/0009

    Non-Material Amendment in relation to SMD/2021/0156.

    Land Adjacent Brandon House Farm , Town End Road , Foxt , Staffordshire , ST10 2HN

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  2. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0222

    Change the use of the upstairs flat into a continuation of the downstairs hair and beauty salon.

    12 , St Edward Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5DS

    Received 2 May 2023
  3. OL-REFSMD/2023/0223

    Outline planning permission with all matter reserved for erection of 3 dwellings

    LAND AT TOP BUILDING , Heaton Bank , Rushton Spencer , Staffordshire ,

    Received 2 May 2023
  4. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0224

    Proposed Two Storey Side and Single Storey Rear Extensions

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

    Received 2 May 2023
  5. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0225

    Proposed single storey side extension, proposed single storey rear extension, proposed fire rated oil tank cover.

    7 , Cedar Grove , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7PB

    Received 2 May 2023
  6. FULL-REFSMD/2023/0226

    Erection of 2no. Holiday Lodges

    Rosehill , Nabb Lane , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AY

    Received 3 May 2023
  7. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2023/0031

    Discharge of conditions 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13 and 14 in relation to SMD/2022/0175

    Woodhead Garage , Froghall Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 2DN

    Received 2 May 2023
  8. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0227

    Change of use from Livestock Store, Hay Store and Machinery building into a residential dwelling including the change of use of the existing dwelling to Holiday Accommodation.

    Horton Barn , Eaves Lane , Armshead , Staffordshire , ST2 8NA

    Received 2 May 2023
  9. Recommendation entered - Pending decisionNMA/2023/0010

    Non material amendment in relation to SMD/2022/0175

    Woodhead Garage , Froghall Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 2DN

    Received 2 May 2023
  10. CLUP-APPSMD/2023/0228

    Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Ground Floor Flat roof replacment with a pitched roof within the limits of 4m in height and Replacement of the First Floor flat roof. Dormer Windows with pitched roofs.

    1 , Hillswood Drive , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9BL

    Received 3 May 2023
  11. FULL-REFSMD/2023/0229

    External alteration including new paving, stairs, pergola and associated landscaping

    Red Cow Inn , Ash Bank Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0DT

    Received 3 May 2023
  12. Valid application receivedNMA/2023/0011

    Non material amendemnet relating to SMD/2021/0764

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

    Received 4 May 2023
  13. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0230

    Proposed removal of conservatory frame to make way for new brickwork sturcture and tiled roof on the same footprint of the existing conservatory base

    The Mount , Hill Top , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8TX

    Received 5 May 2023
  14. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2023/0032

    Discharge of conditions 4 and 5 relating to SMD/2022/0586

    Former Methodist Church , Blakeley Lane , Dilhorne , Staffordshire , ST10 2PS

    Received 5 May 2023
  15. WDNSMD/2023/0231

    Retrospective application for change of use of building to storage and extension to existing building in connection with storage use

    Land Off , Rownall Road , Wetley Rocks , Staffordshire ,

    Received 5 May 2023
  16. WDNSMD/2023/0232

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing use - B8 - Storage or distribution

    Land Off , Rownall Road , Wetley Rocks , Staffordshire ,

    Received 5 May 2023
  17. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0233

    Application for Listed Building Consent for - to replace 4 rotten windows on the front of the house and one on the side.

    Holly Bush House , 14 High Street , Dilhorne , Staffordshire , ST10 2PE

    Received 9 May 2023
  18. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0234

    Installation of New External Oil Storage Tank

    Mead Cottage , Park Lane , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9JA

    Received 9 May 2023
  19. Recommendation entered - Pending decisionHNT/2023/0007

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for - Single storey rear extension with flat roof extending 8m beyond the original rear wall, max height 3.22m and max height in eves 2.85m measured from natural ground level

    Sunnyside Farm , Stanley Road , Stockton Brook , Staffordshire , ST9 9LL

    Received 10 May 2023
  20. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0235

    Proposed outbuilding to form swimming pool

    Brow Nook Farm , School Lane , Freehay , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1TS

    Received 10 May 2023
  21. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0236

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for Existing Use of outbuilding for domestic storage and workshop purposes

    Ellastone House , Ellastone Road , Winkhill , Staffordshire , ST13 7QY

    Received 10 May 2023
  22. FULL-APPSMD/2023/0237

    Application for Planning Permission; Listed Building Consent for - Conversion and alteration of agricultural building to form 1no. dwellinghouse

    ELMHURST FARM BARN , Hurst Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7RX

    Received 10 May 2023
  23. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2023/0238

    Listed Building Consent for - Conversion and alteration of agricultural building to form 1no. dwellinghouse

    ELMHURST FARM BARN , Hurst Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7RX

    Received 10 May 2023
  24. Valid application receivedCON/2023/0020

    Consultation letter in relation to Installation of solar powered car park machine and associated base, pedestrian area and signage.

    Public Convenience And Car Park , The Rakes , Alstonefield , Staffordshire ,

    Received 4 May 2023

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