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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2025/0002

    Proposed change of use of agricultural building to stables

    New Hill Farm , Tickhill Lane , Dilhorne , Staffordshire , ST10 2PL

    Received 2 Jan 2025
  2. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0003

    Replacement windows to front and side elevations

    4 6 , High Street , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1AF

    Received 2 Jan 2025
  3. FULL-REFSMD/2025/0004

    Proposed single storey side extension

    The Mount , Clewlows Bank , Bagnall , Staffordshire , ST9 9LP

    Received 2 Jan 2025
  4. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0005

    Proposed single storey side / front extension

    39 , Badgers Hollow , Checkley , Staffordshire , ST10 4NW

    Received 3 Jan 2025
  5. FULL-REFSMD/2025/0006

    Erection of an extension to ancillary accommodation

    Hayes Gate Farm , Star Bank , Oakamoor , Staffordshire , ST10 3BN

    Received 3 Jan 2025
  6. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0007

    Removal of existing sports changing rooms building and replacement with a new children's nursery building in connection with existing nursery. Removal of football stand/shelter and replacement with new sports changing rooms building

    KNYPERSLEY SPORTS CLUB , Tunstall Road , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 7AQ

    Received 3 Jan 2025
  7. Valid application receivedCON/2025/0001

    Extension and alterations works to the existing dwelling and proposed retaining wall to riverbank and alterations. Formation of openings to existing outbuilding and introduction of rooflights

    SMITHY HOUSE FARM , The Falls , Wincle , Macclesfield , Staffordshire , SK11 0QE

    Received 7 Jan 2025
  8. Valid application receivedSMD/2025/0008

    Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed erection of a building to form hydrotherapy pool, gym and covered BBQ and seating area

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

    Received 6 Jan 2025
  9. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0009

    Removal of existing conservatory and construction of 2 storey rear extension including internal alterations to form additional bedroom and en suite bathroom. Enlarge the kitchen and create utility room and family room

    15 , Monyash Drive , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5SY

    Received 7 Jan 2025
  10. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0010

    Proposed single story Living Room rear extension and demolition of rear Utility Room and internal alterations

    18 , Crossways , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7DY

    Received 7 Jan 2025
  11. FULL-APPSMD/2025/0011

    Proposed two-storey rear extension

    190 , Congleton Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7SF

    Received 8 Jan 2025
  12. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0012

    Proposed single and double storey extensions

    22 Banbury Cottage , Sandy Lane , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8QL

    Received 8 Jan 2025
  13. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0013

    Variation of conditions 4 & 12 of SMD/2021/0829 to replace PD-21-555-150 with revised plan PD-21-555-150e

    Land At Blythe Park , Sandon Road , Cresswell , Staffordshire , ST11 9RD

    Received 8 Jan 2025
  14. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0015

    Listed Building Consent for the conversion to 17 apartments

    Well Street Mill , Well Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6JU

    Received 8 Jan 2025
  15. Valid application receivedNMA/2025/0001

    Non-Material Amendment in relation to SMD/2021/0441 - Amendments to the roof design, age restriction for residents and installation of smoke shaft and vents (Amendment to Description of development and Conditions 2, 3 and 11)

    Compton Mill , Compton , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5NJ

    Received 7 Jan 2025
  16. FULL-APPSMD/2025/0016

    Change of use of agricultural shippon to provide residential annex (part-retrospective)

    Hickham Farm , Dog Lane , Ipstones Edge , Ipstones , Staffordshire , ST10 2LR

    Received 9 Jan 2025
  17. Valid application receivedSMD/2025/0017

    Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Domestic Two Storey Rear Extension to form increased Lounge Area, First Floor Bedroom enlargement and En-suite to Principal Bedroom.

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

    Received 10 Jan 2025
  18. FULL-APPSMD/2025/0019

    Replacement of existing rear structure and garage with new brick built structure for use as en-suite and bedroom - part retrospective

    97 Brooklands , Ash Bank Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST2 9DS

    Received 13 Jan 2025
  19. FULL-APPSMD/2025/0020

    Rear extension and general alterations including the construction of a brick bay beneath the existing front elevation bay window

    2 , Nicholson Way , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8TF

    Received 13 Jan 2025
  20. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0021

    Site conversion to 17 apartments

    Well Street Mill , Well Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6JU

    Received 10 Jan 2025
  21. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0022

    Erection of two detached dwellings

    Land To The North Of Hawes Farm , High Street , Ipstones , Staffordshire ,

    Received 10 Jan 2025
  22. FULL-APPSMD/2025/0023

    Alterations and extensions comprising of first floor side extension, single storey rear extension and front porch

    24 , Shirley Drive , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4BB

    Received 10 Jan 2025
  23. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0024

    Proposed side and rear extension and wider driveway

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

    Received 16 Jan 2025
  24. Valid application receivedDOC/2025/0001

    Discharge of conditions 3 and 5 relating to SMD/2016/0804

    Manor Farm , Park Lane , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9JA

    Received 14 Jan 2025

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