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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. FULL-APPSMD/2025/0101

    Amendment of Condition 5 of the planning permission SMD/2022/0602 to remove requirement for a waste chute and replacement with an alternative waste management strategy.

    7A , Derby Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6HN

    Received 26 Feb 2025
  2. FULL-REFSMD/2025/0100

    Demolish existing garage and build two storey side extension

    167 Woodseaves , Ladderedge , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7AH

    Received 26 Feb 2025
  3. Valid application receivedCON/2025/0006

    Section 53 application to upgrade FP38 Heaton, parts of FP 15 & 16 Leekfrith to FP13 Leekfrith to a Bridleway

    Section 53 application , upgrade FP38 Heaton , parts of FP 15 & 16 Leekfrith , FP13 Leekfrith to a Bridleway ,

    Received 25 Feb 2025
  4. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2025/0013

    Discharge of conditions 8,12 and 17 in relation to SMD/2023/0308

    Newlands , Royal Walk , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1EL

    Received 27 Feb 2025
  5. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2025/0014

    Discharge of conditions 5 and 13 in relation to SMD/2023/0446

    Heath House , North Lodge , Hollington Road , Winnothdale , Staffordshire , ST10 4HA

    Received 28 Feb 2025
  6. Valid application receivedNMA/2025/0004

    Non material amendment in relation to SMD/2023/0471

    Apple Tree Cottage , Sutherland Road , Longsdon , Staffordshire , ST9 9QD

    Received 27 Feb 2025
  7. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2025/0015

    Discharge of conditions 5 and 13 in relation to SMD/2023/0447 (LBC)

    Heath House , North Lodge , Hollington Road , Winnothdale , Staffordshire , ST10 4HA

    Received 28 Feb 2025
  8. Valid application receivedSMD/2025/0103

    Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed use as a residential care home for up to 3 children aged 7-17

    The Hollies , Cheadle Road , Blythe Bridge , Staffordshire , ST11 9PW

    Received 27 Feb 2025
  9. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0104

    Residential Development of 5 dwellings

    The Grange , Clay Lake , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9DD

    Received 28 Feb 2025
  10. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0106

    Proposed Two-Storey Extension To The Rear

    Highbury , Church Lane , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9HF

    Received 3 Mar 2025
  11. FULL-REFSMD/2025/0107

    Replacement farm dwelling

    HILL VIEW FARM , Tower Hill Road , Mow Cop , Staffordshire , ST7 3PS

    Received 3 Mar 2025
  12. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0108

    Replacement of Windows and Doors (retrospective) 2a - 8 New Street Leek ST13 6EB

    Showroom , Blakemore And Chell , New Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6EB

    Received 3 Mar 2025
  13. FULL-APPSMD/2025/0109

    Proposed change of use from drinking establishment to retail.

    23 25 , St Edward Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5DR

    Received 3 Mar 2025
  14. FULL-APPSMD/2025/0110

    Proposed replacement Porch

    Sheepshades Farm , Ashbourne Road , Bottomhouse , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7NY

    Received 4 Mar 2025
  15. Recommendation entered - Pending decisionNMA/2025/0005

    Non Material Amendment in relation to SMD/2021/0189

    Land Off , Anvil Drive , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7FB

    Received 4 Mar 2025
  16. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0111

    Single story rear extension 4m from original footprint

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

    Received 3 Mar 2025
  17. FULL-APPSMD/2025/0112

    Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and construction of replacement Orangery

    Barley Croft , Cheadle Road , Oakamoor , Staffordshire , ST10 3AN

    Received 4 Mar 2025
  18. LB-APPSMD/2025/0113

    Listed Building Consent for WiFi upgrade to public house

    2 The Green Dragon , St Edward Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5DS

    Received 4 Mar 2025
  19. PNREFDET/2025/0008

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use and conversion of two existing steel framed agricultural buildings to form 2 no. Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) at Ladygreen Farm, Denford.

    Ladygreen Farm , Ladygreen Farm Lane , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7JX

    Received 5 Mar 2025
  20. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0114

    Part ground floor extension and first floor ex over kitchen

    Fairview , Clay Lake , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9DD

    Received 6 Mar 2025
  21. FULL-APPSMD/2025/0115

    Proposed external window serving a new multi-use space within garage

    34 , Chestnut Walk , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7BJ

    Received 6 Mar 2025
  22. NMA-APPNMA/2025/0006

    Non Material Amendment in relation to SMD/2024/0128

    IVY COTTAGE , Tythe Barn , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AZ

    Received 5 Mar 2025
  23. FULL-REFSMD/2025/0116

    Proposed Two Storey Extension to Front & Side Elevations and Single Storey Extension to Rear

    10 , Spinney Close , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9BP

    Received 10 Mar 2025
  24. RM-APPSMD/2025/0117

    Reserved Matters Application Seeking Approval of agricultural workers dwelling at Jacksons Nurseries.

    Jacksons Nurseries Uk Ltd , Thornyedge Road , Bagnall , Staffordshire , ST9 9LE

    Received 10 Mar 2025

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