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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3,053 approved · 684 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. NMA-APPNMA/2025/0016

    Non material amendment relating to SMD/2023/0496

    THE OLD BOWLING GREEN , Leek Road , Cellarhead , Staffordshire , ST9 0JQ

    Received 28 Jul 2025
  2. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0354

    Erection of a 300 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

    Land off , Leek Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0DQ

    Received 29 Jul 2025
  3. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0355

    Erection of self build dwellinghouse and associated works

    SELF BUILD DWELLING , School Lane , Bradnop , Staffordshire ,

    Received 28 Jul 2025
  4. FULL-APPSMD/2025/0356

    Proposed single storey rear extension

    24 , Glen Drive , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4DJ

    Received 28 Jul 2025
  5. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0357

    Install fencing and access gate to enclose side garden.

    180 , Ashbourne Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1RT

    Received 29 Jul 2025
  6. Valid application receivedNMA/2025/0017

    Non material amendment relating to SMD/2022/0509 to amend the position of the proposed dwelling within the site boundaries

    Land Off , Smithy Lane , Mobberley , Staffordshire ,

    Received 29 Jul 2025
  7. FULL-REFSMD/2025/0358

    Demolition of existing stable block and redevelopment of site to provide a single self build dwelling with associated hard and soft landscape works

    BUTTERLANDS EQUESTRIAN CENTRE , BUTTERLANDS FARM , Top Road , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7LF

    Received 29 Jul 2025
  8. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0359

    Demolish link outbuilding, single storey rear extension and conversation of outbuilding to create ancillary living accommodation

    15 , Chapel Lane , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7JY

    Received 30 Jul 2025
  9. FULL-REFSMD/2025/0360

    Proposed Erection of an Agricultural Building For Livestock Accommodation

    Oakleys Farm , Little Blakeley Lane Farm , Blakeley Lane , Dilhorne , Staffordshire , ST10 2PT

    Received 30 Jul 2025
  10. DIS-REFDOC/2025/0050

    Discharge of condition 6 relating to SMD/2025/0002

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

    Received 31 Jul 2025
  11. CLUP-APPSMD/2025/0361

    Lawful deveolpment certificate for a proposed formation of vehicular access off Stoney Dale and construction of hardstanding for agricultural purposes

    Land off Stoney Dale , Greendale , Oakamoor , Staffordshire , ST10 3AP

    Received 31 Jul 2025
  12. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedCON/2025/0025

    Consultation request - Installation of 3no. glamping domes for overnight use, private shower and WC blocks, footpaths, expansion to existing parking & turning area, bicy-cle/recycling/refuse storage along with associated hard and soft landscaping.

    TREFORS BARN , Back Lane , Fawfieldhead , Staffordshire , SK17 0NG

    Received 31 Jul 2025
  13. DIS-APPDOC/2025/0051

    Discharge of Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6,7, 8 and 13 in relation to applicaiton SMD/2023/0528

    LAND OFF , Mill Lane , Wetley Rocks , Staffordshire , ST9 0BN

    Received 1 Aug 2025
  14. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedNMA/2025/0018

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment in relation to application SMD/2022/0444 Re: Non material amendment to the wording of condition 15

    Land East of Cellarhead Substation , Rownall Road , Wetley Rocks , Staffordshire ,

    Received 31 Jul 2025
  15. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedHNT/2025/0012

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Single Storey flat roof rear extension to extend beyond the rear wall of original dwelling house by 4.86m, maxiumun height 3m and height at eaves 3m

    Inglenook , 10 Greenfield Crescent , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1JX

    Received 4 Aug 2025
  16. FULL-APPSMD/2025/0362

    Construction of a single storey dining room extension with hipped roof to improve living space to the existing dwelling.

    STABLE COTTAGE , Grange Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7RZ

    Received 4 Aug 2025
  17. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0363

    Alterations to existing gated entry points and proposed new gated entry points

    Moor Court Hall , Moor Court , Farley Road , Oakamoor , Staffordshire , ST10 3BD

    Received 5 Aug 2025
  18. Valid application receivedDET/2025/0031

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of building to a flexible commercial use, specifically Use Class E.

    Moorville Hall Farm , Leek Road , Moorville , Cellarhead , Staffordshire , ST9 0DG

    Received 1 Aug 2025
  19. FULL-APPSMD/2025/0364

    Conversion of barn to dwelling

    Barn off , Meadowside View , Alton , Staffordshire ,

    Received 5 Aug 2025
  20. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedSMD/2025/0365

    Listed building consent for alterations to existing gated entry points and proposed new gated entry points

    Moor Court Hall , Moor Court , Farley Road , Oakamoor , Staffordshire , ST10 3BD

    Received 5 Aug 2025
  21. FULL-APPSMD/2025/0366

    Proposed Two Storey Side and Rear Extensions and Alterations

    Victoria House , Stanley Moss Lane , Stockton Brook , Staffordshire , ST9 9LR

    Received 5 Aug 2025
  22. FULL-REFSMD/2025/0367

    Change of use of three holiday cottages from holiday accommodation to open-market houses

    Broadhurst Farm , Leek Road , Waterhouses , Staffordshire , ST10 3LQ

    Received 5 Aug 2025
  23. FULL-APPSMD/2025/0368

    Application for Removal Of Condition 5 in relation to application 01/00123/FUL / SMD/2001/0204

    The Barnhouse , Ashbourne Road , Bottomhouse , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7EZ

    Received 6 Aug 2025
  24. Consultations/Re-consultations issuedDOC/2025/0052

    Discharge of Conditions 8, 9, 10 and 11 in relation to application SMD/2024/0030

    Primitive Methodist Church , New Road , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AF

    Received 6 Aug 2025

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