The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Staffordshire Moorlands, 2026
43 appeals decided in 2026, 32% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed13 October 2026· householder601419875, Rudyard Road, Biddulph Moor, ST8 7JW
First floor extension to bedroom with alterations to existing roof, proposed balcony and alterations to external wall finishes
- Allowed13 October 2026· minor6012786Land off Farmside Lane, Biddulph Moor, ST8 7LY
the construction of up to 7 no. residential dwellings
- Allowed5 October 2026· householder6014766Tollgate Cottage, Tean Road, Stoke on Trent, ST10 1TZ
entrance walls and gate
- Dismissed1 October 2026· householder60128441 Beech Close, Cheadle, ST10 1SN
double storey side extension
- Allowed7 September 2026· minor6011103Land Between Rudyard Road and Hot Lane, Rudyard Road, Biddulph Moor, ST8 7JL
Construction of up to 9 dwellings
- Unknown21 August 20263377457Sprinks Farm, Blackwood House Lane, Horton, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8QE
- Quashed On Legal Grounds21 August 20263377456Sprinks Farm, Blackwood House Lane, Horton, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8QE
- Dismissed18 August 2026· minor6008539Land Adjacent Fulwood, School Road, Bagnall, ST9 9JP
for a bungalow with garage, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, 2 reception rooms
- Notice upheld13 August 20263371728The Land to the East of Ross Road, Staffordshire , ST10 2JF
- Dismissed12 August 2026· householder6010932Willow House, Leek Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST9 9QF
Alterations and extensions comprising a single storey rear extension and a first floor side extension
- Allowed3 August 2026· householder6010860The Woodlands, Hollington Road, Winnothdale, Tean, Stoke on Trent, ST10 4HB
a summer room extension and internal alterations to an existing garage
- Allowed15 July 2026· householder6007233Thornby Lodge, Consall Forge, Wetley Rock, ST9 0AJ
Single storey outbuilding to form residential annex
- Allowed10 July 2026· householder600894716, Jubilee Close, Biddulph, ST8 6HQ
for a proposed two storey side extension
- Unknown9 July 2026· enforcement3357673158 Bagnall Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 7LW
- Notice upheld9 July 2026· enforcement3357672158 Bagnall Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 7LW
• “3.1 Without planning permission, the change of use of the land from an equestrian use to a domestic use for the parking and storage of vehicles, equipment and machinery and for the recharging of electrical vehicles ("the Change of Use")
- Dismissed1 July 20266008423Jcb Wardlow, Ashbourne Road, Rue Hill, Cauldron Low, ST10 3HA
Erection of two pullet sheds
- Allowed1 July 20266007033Land Adjacent Woodland Cottage, Congleton Road, Biddulph, CW12 3PS
Single Detached House
- Dismissed16 June 2026· minor60043161 Ash Bank Road, Werrington, ST2 9DS
erection of a detached dwelling
- Notice upheld15 June 2026· enforcement335697057 Ostlers Lane, Cheddleton, Leek, ST13 7HS
- Quashed On Legal Grounds15 June 2026· enforcement335696957 Ostlers Lane, Cheddleton, Leek, ST13 7HS
Without planning permission , a) the fitting of grey composite timber cladding on the front elevation of the House on the land ("the Cladding") b) the erection of a single storey front extension to the House on the land ("the Extension") c) the erection of a canopy over the garage door of the House on the land ("the Canopy")
- Dismissed12 June 2026· householder60071475 Hall Close, Cheadle, ST10 1GB
Proposed single-storey flat roof rear extension to form dining room
- Dismissed11 June 20266004053Leonards Farm, Hot Lane, Biddulph Moor, ST8 7HP
demolition of a steel-framed building and derelict farmhouse, and construction of a four-bedroom replacement farmhouse
- Allowed9 June 20266003656The Twigg, Roughcote Lane, Caverswall, ST11 9ET
change of use from granny annexe to self-catering holiday let
- Allowed3 June 2026· householder6005879The Old Post Office, 1 Brookfields Road, Ipstones, ST10 2LY
external alterations and extension to existing dwelling
- Dismissed28 May 2026· householder6007366Hayes Gate Farm, Star Bank, Cotton, Staffordshire, ST10 3BN
for the demolition of the existing parking area and the erection of a secure garage building
- Dismissed18 May 2026· minor3375459Land to the North of Eaves Lane, Armshead, Staffordshire, ST2 8LY
Change of Use of Land to a 2 Pitch Family Gypsy and Traveller Site
- Unknown15 May 2026· enforcement3364544Sprinks Farm , Blackwood House Lane, Horton , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8QE
- Notice varied and upheld15 May 2026· enforcement3364543Sprinks Farm , Blackwood House Lane, Horton , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8QE
Erection of a large split level cladded building, part single storey with pitched tiled roof and part two storey with basement and flat dormer roof; along with incidental works including construction of concrete access ramp, stone paved steps, concrete hard standings, metal steps and metal staircase, drainage system, low level brick boundary wall and concrete drainage manhole
- Notice upheld14 May 2026· enforcement3375060Little Blakeley, Lane Farm, Blakeley Lane, Dilhorne, Stoke on Trent, ST10 2PT
without planning permission, the material change of use of the Land, shown in the approximate area edged blue on the attached map numbered EN01A, from an agricultural use to a mixed use consisting of: the storage and sale of builders materials, garden and landscaping materials/supplies, secondhand plant and machinery, firewood and food products; the storage and hire of groundworks vehicles, equipment, machinery and plant; and the ancillary parking of vehicles ("the Change of Use")
- Unknown14 May 2026· enforcement3374835Little Blakeley Lane Farm, Blakeley Lane, ST10 2PT
- Notice varied and upheld14 May 2026· enforcement3374834Little Blakeley Lane Farm, Blakeley Lane, ST10 2PT
without planning permission, the material change of use of the Land, shown in the approximate area edged blue on the attached map numbered EN01A, from an agricultural use to a mixed use consisting of: the storage and sale of builders materials, garden and landscaping materials/supplies, secondhand plant and machinery, firewood and food products; the storage and hire of groundworks vehicles, equipment, machinery and plant; and the ancillary parking of vehicles ("the Change of Use")
- Dismissed29 April 2026· minor6005296Land off Alwoodley, Edge Lane, Endon, Staffordshire, ST9 9DG
Installation of a horse riding arena, 40m x 20m, formed of excavated area filled and surfaced with silica sand, enclosed by post and rail timber fence of 1.5m height
- Dismissed27 April 2026· minor6004019Far Lakes Farm, Shaw Wall Lane, Whiston, Staffordshire, ST10 2HT
conversion of agricultural building to two dwellings
- Dismissed10 April 2026· minor6003240Side Farm, Cotton Bank, Cotton, Staffordshire, ST10 3DU
siting of 4 no. glamping pods for overnight guest use, partially covered external timber decking, associated footpaths, improvements to permeable track, new parking & turning area, secure bicycle storage, recycling/refuse storage, new septic tank, and associated works
- Dismissed10 April 2026· minor6001970Little Gorsty Hill Farm, Gorsty Hill Road, Tean, Staffordshire, ST10 4EL
existing farmhouse will be completely refurbished and the low quality outbuildings will be demolished to provide 3 x new build properties
- Allowed31 March 2026· minor6001570Holly Dale Farm, Douse Lane, Bradnop, Staffordshire, ST13 7NF
steel framed agricultural building for secure storage and livestock handling
- Dismissed31 March 2026· householder600128071 Armshead Road, Werrington, Staffordshire, ST9 0DG
Single Storey Rear & Two Storey Side Extension
- Dismissed27 March 2026· minor6002965Mill House, Oak St, Cheadle, ST10 1NX
conversion of existing store/workshop building to residential use without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref SMD/2021/0123, dated 02/08/2021
- Dismissed26 March 2026· minor6003012Bradley Hall Farm, Bradley Lane, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DF
change of use of agricultural building to form 1no. dwellinghouse and associated building operations
- Allowed26 March 2026· minor6002818Apesford Farm, Apesford Lane, Bradnop, Staffordshire, ST13 7EX
erection of 2no. dwellinghouses in lieu of the 2no. dwellinghouses approved by application DET/2024/0005
- Dismissed20 March 2026· minor600257451a Park Lane, Kynpersley, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 7AS
the creation of a new dwelling within the current residential curtilage of number 51a Park Lane without complying with condition 2 attached to planning permission Ref SMD/2023/0379, dated 15 October 2024
- Dismissed20 February 2026· householder60014425 Elliot Drive, Werrington, Staffordshire, ST9 0HD
single storey extensions to front and rear, garage conversion, with alterations to roofs to side and over existing garage structure
- Allowed12 February 2026· minor6001350Hill View Farm, Tower Hill Road, Mow Cop, Staffordshire, ST7 3PS
replacement farm dwelling
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