Planning applications in Staffordshire Moorlands

From the council’s own planning register, read in full from 2006. One of the councils’ registers on one map in Town Planner Pro.

Town Planner Pro holds 16,984 planning applications from the planning register of Staffordshire Moorlands, read in full from 2006 to 4 November 2026. Of the 14,217 approved or refused, 80% were approved. In the last twelve months 323 were approved or refused, 75% approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 10 November 2026.

16,984

applications held

80%

of those approved or refused, approved

323

approved or refused in the last 12 months, 75% approved

pending on the register

By year

By the year the council validated each application (received, where no date of validation is given). % approved is of those approved or refused.

Year	Applications	Approved	Refused	Withdrawn	% approved
2026 to date	353	144	52	19	73%
2025	474	304	90	22	77%
2024	675	483	97	33	83%
2023	711	500	116	33	81%
2022	669	468	115	25	80%
2021	897	664	111	50	86%
2020	736	508	115	47	82%
2019	772	551	121	62	82%
2018	568	413	99	37	81%
2017	812	613	104	69	85%
2016	787	548	90	65	86%
2015	737	476	111	70	81%
2014	504	305	68	50	82%
2013	861	610	118	74	84%
2012	797	527	176	48	75%
2011	838	600	156	50	79%
2010	832	594	153	50	80%
2009	890	594	148	62	80%
2008	1,130	692	202	85	77%
2007	1,364	852	255	101	77%
2006	1,357	789	323	107	71%

89% of the applications held are on the map, placed by the council’s own point or red line, the property, or the postcode. Outcomes are the register’s; an application whose outcome is not yet read counts in none of the three.

The appeals decided here are in the appeal record for Staffordshire Moorlands.

Newest applications in Staffordshire Moorlands

The 40 most recently validated, newest first.

Statutory consultation periodvalid 4 November 2026SMD/2026/0516
15, Knype Way, Knypersley, Staffordshire, ST8 6PT
Proposed single storey rear extension and proposed partial render finish to former extension
Under assessment by case officervalid 4 November 2026NMA/2026/0024
Moneystone Quarry, Cheadle Road, Oakamoor, Staffordshire, ST10 2DZ
The proposed amended wording for Conditions 13, 24 and 25 attached to the outline permission (SMD/2016/0378)
Under assessment by case officervalid 4 November 2026NMA/2026/0025
Moneystone Quarry, Cheadle Road, Oakamoor, Staffordshire, ST10 2DZ
Proposed amendment to wording of conditions 19 and 20 relating to SMD/2019/0646
Statutory consultation periodvalid 4 November 2026SMD/2026/0405
25, Hillside Road, Cheddleton, Staffordshire, ST13 7JQ
Single storey front extension to existing kitchen
Statutory consultation periodvalid 4 November 2026SMD/2026/0512
Sunnyside Cottage, Ash Bank Road, Werrington, Staffordshire, ST9 0DT
Erection of three, two-storey three bedroom detached houses with attached garages
Statutory consultation periodvalid 4 November 2026SMD/2026/0513
Hurston House, Hurstons Lane, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4AP
Retrospective application for tractor store
Statutory consultation periodvalid 4 November 2026SMD/2026/0514
Hurston House, Hurstons Lane, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4AP
Retrospective application for hay and tractor store
Statutory consultation periodvalid 3 November 2026SMD/2026/0497
17, Wetenhall Drive, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8HU
Demolition of conservatory and erection of two storey rear extension
Statutory consultation periodvalid 3 November 2026DOC/2026/0107
Moneystone Quarry, Cheadle Road, Oakamoor, Staffordshire, ST10 2DZ
Discharge of Condition 27 in relation to SMD/2019/0646
Statutory consultation periodvalid 3 November 2026DOC/2026/0109
Moneystone Quarry, Cheadle Road, Oakamoor, Staffordshire, ST10 2DZ
Discharge of Condition 5, 26, 35, 46 and 47 in relation to SMD/2016/0378
Statutory consultation periodvalid 3 November 2026SMD/2026/0509
Land Off, Hill Top, Brown Edge, Staffordshire, ST6 8TY
Permission in Principle for a single residential dwelling on land at Hill Top, Brown Edge, Staffordshire, ST6 8TY
Statutory consultation periodvalid 2 November 2026SMD/2026/0499
12, Brookside Drive, Endon, Staffordshire, ST9 9HA
Demolition of Existing Conservatory on Side Elevation and Proposed Single Storey Side Extension, Boundary Fence, Dropped Kerb and Parking Area to Front of Property
Statutory consultation periodvalid 2 November 2026SMD/2026/0477
Heakley, 68 High Lane, Brown Edge, Staffordshire, ST6 8RU
Proposed alterations to existing bungalow
Statutory consultation periodvalid 2 November 2026DOC/2026/0101
Croda Chemicals Europe Ltd, Barnfield Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5QJ
Application for the discharge of Condition 12 attached to planning permission SMD/2022/0498, relating to the surface water management scheme and associated details. The application also seeks to highlight and regularise the revised site layout previously demonstrated within the approved Reserved Matters application SMD/2026/0167
Statutory consultation periodvalid 2 November 2026SMD/2026/0508
Upper Newton Farm, Draycott Road, Upper Tean, Staffordshire, ST10 4JN
Application for the variation of condition 2 and 4 in relation to SMD/2022/0160
Statutory consultation periodvalid 30 October 2026SMD/2026/0500
Stonelowe Hall, Leek Road, Longsdon, Staffordshire, ST9 9QF
Portal frame agricultural building
Statutory consultation periodvalid 30 October 2026DOC/2026/0097
Upper Newton Farm, Draycott Road, Upper Tean, Staffordshire, ST10 4JN
Discharge of condition 5 in relation to SMD/2022/0160
Statutory consultation periodvalid 30 October 2026DET/2026/0043
Barn at Franklins Farm, Meerbrook Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8SH
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a conversion into 2no. dwelling houses of a barn at Franklins Farm, Meerbrook. The barn is found to the south of the farm along the east edge of the access track
Statutory consultation periodvalid 29 October 2026SMD/2026/0498
Haven Henshalls Bank, Congleton Road, Mow Cop, Staffordshire, ST7 3PL
Two Storey Rear Extension to provide Sun Lounge, Double Bedroom with ensuite and relocated animal housing and associated external alterations. Single storey double replacement garage plus storage space built into the embankment.
Statutory consultation periodvalid 28 October 2026SMD/2026/0473
21, Brown Lees Road, Brown Lees, Staffordshire, ST8 6PJ
Erection of detached new dwelling including new drop kerbs & alterations to the boundary wall.
Statutory consultation periodvalid 28 October 2026SMD/2026/0492
18 The Penn Care Complex, The Terrace, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1PA
Two storey extensions to existing care home and associated works
Statutory consultation periodvalid 27 October 2026SMD/2026/0430
Grange Farm, Blackwood Hill Lane, Gratton, Endon, Staffordshire, ST9 9AH
Internal and external alterations to dwelling including demolition of outdoor WC erection of front porch and single storey rear extension
Statutory consultation periodvalid 27 October 2026SMD/2026/0431
Grange Farm, Blackwood Hill Lane, Gratton, Endon, Staffordshire, ST9 9AH
Listed building consent for Internal and external alterations to dwelling including demolition of outdoor WC erection of front porch and single storey rear extension
Statutory consultation periodvalid 27 October 2026DOC/2026/0103
39, St Edward Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5DN
Discharge of conditions 3, 4, 5 and 6 relating to SMD/2025/0444
Statutory consultation periodvalid 27 October 2026SMD/2026/0496
Rock Cottage Farm, Blakeley Lane, Moneystone, Oakamoor, Staffordshire, ST10 3DX
Erection of two storey rear extension
Statutory consultation periodvalid 26 October 2026SMD/2026/0478
Land North of, Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, ST11 9HY
Outline application with some matters reserved regarding up to 165 dwellings with access to be considered (all other matters reserved)
Statutory consultation periodvalid 26 October 2026DOC/2026/0098
Land at Blythe House Farm, South of the A50, Draycott in the Moors, Staffordshire, ST10 4JN
Discharge of condition 5 in relation to SMD/2023/0594
Statutory consultation periodvalid 26 October 2026SMD/2026/0495
Ward Hill Farm, Sheepwash, Caverswall, Staffordshire, ST11 9EX
Proposed general purpose Agricultural buidling
Statutory consultation periodvalid 26 October 2026DOC/2026/0104
39, St Edward Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5DN
Discharge of conditions 3, 5 and 7 relating to SMD/2025/0443
Statutory consultation periodvalid 26 October 2026SMD/2026/0494
65 Lea Bank, Dilhorne Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1PT
Single and two storey extension and detached garage
Withdrawnvalid 23 October 2026SMD/2026/0493
18 The Penn Care Complex, The Terrace, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1PA
Conservation Area Consent for two storey extensions to existing care home and associated works
Awaiting Decisionvalid 23 October 2026SMD/2026/0465
Carsington to Tittesworth (C2T)
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion Request for the Proposed Installation of an Approximately 34km Underground Water Transfer Pipeline Between Carsington Reservoir and Tittesworth Water Treatment Works (C2T), Together with an Associated Water Treatment Infrastructure at Tittesworth
Statutory consultation periodvalid 23 October 2026SMD/2026/0488
Land off, Coppice Lane, Winnothdale, Staffordshire
Erection of a General-Purpose Agricultural Building, Formation of an Agricultural Access Track and Associated Works
Statutory consultation periodvalid 22 October 2026SMD/2026/0429
Dell Filling Station, Star Bank, Oakamoor, Staffordshire
New timber building for use as a cafe/shop.
Statutory consultation periodvalid 22 October 2026SMD/2026/0472
74, Churnet Valley Road, Kingsley Holt, Staffordshire, ST10 2BQ
Proposed new dwelling North of No. 74 Churnet Valley Road
Statutory consultation periodvalid 22 October 2026SMD/2026/0485
Blakeley, Reacliffe Road, Rudyard, Staffordshire, ST13 8RS
Variation of conditions 1, 2, 3 & 4 relating to SMD/2024/0023
Statutory consultation periodvalid 22 October 2026SMD/2026/0483
Toll Gate Cottage, Tean Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1TZ
Proposed Juliet balcony and alteration of roof to pitched to first floor rear elevation
Statutory consultation periodvalid 22 October 2026SMD/2026/0489
Abbotsfield, Buxton Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6NF
Installation of two air to air heat pumps units on semi-detached property. Neither visible from road
Statutory consultation periodvalid 22 October 2026DOC/2026/0102
Land off, Basford View, Cheddleton, Staffordshire, ST13 7HJ
Discharge of Conditions 5 and 7 in relation to SMD/2026/0184
Statutory consultation periodvalid 21 October 2026SMD/2026/0479
Leys House, Main Road, Whiston, Staffordshire, ST10 2JE
Erection of a storage building associated with landscaping business

Latest decisions in Staffordshire Moorlands

Approveddecided 6 November 2026SMD/2026/0366
Silver Springs, Leek Road, Wetley Rocks, Staffordshire, ST9 0AP
Proposed private equestrian development comprising a six-box stable building, riding arena and associated works
Refuseddecided 6 November 2026SMD/2026/0385
Stables, Douse Lane, Bradnop, Staffordshire, ST13 7NF
Remove the existing caravan, formerly used as a mess room; remove the existing concrete pad; construct a new concrete pad; and erect a timber holiday chalet.
Approveddecided 6 November 2026SMD/2026/0391
Brook Farm, Porters Lane, Bradnop, Staffordshire, ST13 7NQ
Erection of extensions to existing agricultural building
Approveddecided 6 November 2026SMD/2026/0409
1191, Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, ST3 6HJ
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of replacement single storey extension
Approveddecided 6 November 2026SMD/2026/0028
9 the Close Hillswood Lodge, Leek Road, Endon, Staffordshire, ST9 9JH
Demolition of outbuilding and erection of single storey side extension forming care accomodation
Approveddecided 5 November 2026SMD/2025/0375
Land off, Broad Street, Leek, Staffordshire
Erection of 'Drive Thru' Coffee Shop (Use Class E) with a loading area, car parking, 'drive thru' lane, hard and soft landscaping; and other associated works
Refuseddecided 5 November 2026DET/2026/0041
Malthouse Meadow, Malthouse Lane, Hulme, Staffordshire
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of agricultural storage building
Refuseddecided 5 November 2026SMD/2026/0124
Visitor Centre, Rudyard Lake, Lake Road, Rudyard, Staffordshire, ST13 8XB
Formation of play area
Approveddecided 5 November 2026SMD/2026/0299
The Orchard, Church Lane, Endon, Staffordshire, ST9 9HF
Proposed Ground Floor Kitchen Extension and First Floor Bedroom Extensions and Alterations
Approveddecided 4 November 2026DOC/2026/0084
The Old Bowling Green, Leek Road, Cellarhead, Staffordshire, ST9 0JQ
Discharge of Condition 7 in relation to SMD/2023/0496
Refuseddecided 4 November 2026SMD/2026/0420
Freshways, Leek Road, Cellarhead, Staffordshire, ST9 0DQ
Erection of replacement dwelling and associated works
Refuseddecided 4 November 2026SMD/2026/0422
Hollinhay, Mollatts Wood Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7AL
Proposed replacement garage with gym
Approveddecided 2 November 2026SMD/2026/0378
69, Meigh Road, Werrington, Staffordshire, ST9 0JY
Proposed Single Storey Side and Rear Extensions to provide porch and utility/store, application extends upon an existing rear extension
Approveddecided 2 November 2026SMD/2026/0394
The Lodge, The Tawny Hotel, Consall Lane, Consall, Staffordshire, ST9 0AF
Proposed change of use to Lodge from residential property (C3) to ancillary accommodation to 'The Tawny' Hotel (C1)
Approveddecided 30 October 2026SMD/2026/0325
Land to the South of Longlands, 312 Cheadle Road, Cheddleton, Staffordshire, ST13 7BL
Permission in Principle for residential development for up to 5 dwellings
Approveddecided 30 October 2026SMD/2026/0397
1, Parklands, Biddulph Moor, Staffordshire, ST8 7JL
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Use: Use as a residential home for a maximum of one child, aged between 6 - 18 years of age, supported by two carers.
Approveddecided 30 October 2026SMD/2026/0412
The Grange Bolton Farm, Town End Road, Foxt, Staffordshire, ST10 2HN
Replacement window frames and change of colour of the window frames and external doors
Approveddecided 30 October 2026SMD/2026/0413
The Grange Bolton Farm, Town End Road, Foxt, Staffordshire, ST10 2HN
Listed building consent for replacement window frames and change of colour of the window frames and external doors
Withdrawndecided 30 October 2026SMD/2026/0493
18 The Penn Care Complex, The Terrace, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1PA
Conservation Area Consent for two storey extensions to existing care home and associated works
Withdrawndecided 29 October 2026SMD/2026/0345
8, Elm Close, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8HT
The current leylandii hedge is to be removed, as it had died, leaving some large gaps at the base. The hedge is proposed to be replaced with wooded fencing, concrete posts and gravel boards making the boundary more secure for children and outsiders gaining access through the large gaps
Split decisiondecided 29 October 2026DOC/2026/0064
Land Off Tenford Lane, Tenford Lane, Tean, Staffordshire
Discharge of Conditions 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 15, 18, 20, 21 and 23 in relation to SMD/2023/0423
Not requireddecided 29 October 2026HNT/2026/0014
12, Sneyd Close, Cheddleton, Staffordshire, ST13 7JR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed single storey rear extension measuring 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse, 2.85m max height and 2.5m height of eaves
Approveddecided 28 October 2026NMA/2026/0022
The Shambles, Sugar Street, Rushton Spencer, Staffordshire, SK11 0SH
Non Material Amendment in relation to SMD/2026/0324 for the installation of a velux window
Approveddecided 28 October 2026SMD/2026/0260
Longcroft Farm, Froghall Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 2DL
Listed Building Consent part retrospective for replacement of doors and windows, existing front porch to be removed and replaced by slightly larger porch. Formation of a ground floor lean-to entrance. Retrospective planning permission sought for repair works previously undertaken
Approveddecided 28 October 2026SMD/2026/0396
52, Milltown Way, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5SZ
Certificate of lawfullness Proposed Single Storey Extension to Dwelling

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