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Allowed13 October 20266012786

Land off Farmside Lane, Biddulph Moor, ST8 7LY

Planning appeal 6012786 at Land off Farmside Lane, Biddulph Moor, ST8 7LY (Staffordshire Moorlands) was allowed on 13 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the location and land use of the appeal site is suitable for housing in principle with particular regard to the character and appearance of the area.

the construction of up to 7 no. residential dwellings

Authority
Staffordshire Moorlands
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
ST8 7LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the location and land use of the appeal site is suitable for housing in principle with particular regard to the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

At the permission in principle stage, the scope is limited to location, land use and amount of development; detailed design matters are deferred, and there is nothing to indicate a suitable design could not be agreed at the technical details stage.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Policy DP3

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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2026

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