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Staffordshire Moorlands planning applications
5,786 applications. 78% approved. 75 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 5,786 planning applications from Staffordshire Moorlands. 447 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 78% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Staffordshire Moorlands: 748 applications received in the last year, 447 decisions published.
Staffordshire Moorlands takes a median of 77 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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SMD/2026/0467 Decided
ROCK CLIFFE , MAIN ROAD , HOLLINGTON , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 4HS
Temporary siting of one caravan for residential occupation ancillary to the implementation of Class Q approval reference [DET/2025/0034] during conversion works to agricultural barn
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SMD/2026/0468 Awaiting decision
Little Gorsty Hill Farm , TENFORD LANE , TEAN , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 4EL
Erection of 3no. dwellings and associated works
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CON/2026/0075 Awaiting decision
Land at Bosley Works , Tunstall Road , Bosley , SK11 0PE
Consultation from Cheshire East Council - Hybrid planning permission comprising: - Full planning permission for selective demolition of existing buildings and the erection of additional and improvement of existing industrial development (Use Class B2/B8), with associated engineering works, landscaping and infrastructure; and - Outline planning permission for a residential development (Use Class C3) of up to 58 dwellings, community development (Use Class F1/F2), public realm, a memorial landscaping and infrastructure
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SMD/2026/0464 Decided
Cliff Farm Cottage , New Road , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4DD
Extension to existing single storey detached garage
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DET/2026/0040 Decided
BERRISFORD BARNS , Sytch Road , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8QX
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to two Dwellinghouses (Class C3), which may include extension of the building and/or building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion
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DET/2026/0041 Awaiting decision
Malthouse Meadow , Malthouse Lane , Hulme , Staffordshire ,
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of agricultural storage building
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SMD/2026/0466 Decided
Beaver Hall Equestrian Centre , ASHBOURNE ROAD , BOTTOMHOUSE , LEEK , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST13 7EZ
Retrospective application for the relocation of the isolation block and creation of a new stable block on an existing concrete base
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CON/2026/0074 Awaiting decision
Boothlow Hayes Farm , Knowsley Hill , Longnor , Staffordshire , SK17 0PW
Erection of an incidental domestic building
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DOC/2026/0098 Decided
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
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DOC/2026/0097 Decided
Upper Newton Farm , Draycott Road , Upper Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4JN
Discharge of condition 5 in relation to SMD/2022/0160
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SMD/2026/0461 Decided
BURLEIGH HOUSE , Leek Road , Moorville , Cellarhead , Staffordshire , ST9 0DG
Change of use of the existing hotel (Use Class C1) to an adult residential care home (Use Class C2).
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SMD/2026/0463 Awaiting decision
Spode Croft , 350 NEW STREET , BIDDULPH MOOR , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 7NQ
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed removal of existing conservatory and construction of new single storey rear extension
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SMD/2026/0462 Decided
Land To The North Of Hawes Farm , High Street , Ipstones , Staffordshire , ST10 2LU
Erection of two detached dwellings
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SMD/2026/0460 Decided
177 , Uttoxeter Road , Draycott In The Moors , Staffordshire , ST11 9AB
To erect a ClearVu welded mesh boundary fence to create 3.3m high enclosures along the side boundaries and part of the front and a temporary permission for a period of 4 years for a 2.3m high rear boundary enclosure adjoining Draycott Old Road to allow sufficient time for the hedgerow to mature and reach an effective height
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DOC/2026/0096 Awaiting decision
Cloud Wood End Farm , TOFT GREEN LANE , CLOUD SIDE , CONGLETON , STAFFORDSHIRE , CW12 3QF
Discharge of conditions 9, 13 and 14 in relation to SMD/2022/0485
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SMD/2026/0458 Decided
LEEK RUGBY CLUB , East Drive , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7BJ
Proposed extension to form lounge sapce on the balcony of Leek Rugby Club to provide all year round use of the viewing area across the sports ground
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SMD/2026/0457 Decided
22 , Birchtree Drive , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7FE
Conversion of garage into a play room and study space and small single story rear extension
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SMD/2026/0459 Decided
Knowle Style Farm , The Hollands , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7LE
Conversion of existiing domestic outbuilding to ancillary living accommodation
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DOC/2026/0095 Decided
MANOR CROFT , CLEWLOWS BANK , BAGNALL , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST9 9LP
Discharge of conditions 4, 8, 9 & 12 relating to SMD/2024/0074
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SMD/2026/0456 Decided
33 , Church Road , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8RA
Application for Removal or Variation of a Condition 2 following Grant of SMD/2025/0525
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NMA/2026/0023 Awaiting decision
Land East Of , SUGAR STREET , RUSHTON SPENCER , STAFFORDSHIRE , SK11 0SE
NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO SMD/2022/0532 (Condition 3 wording)
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SMD/2026/0453 Decided
Blacksmiths Arms , Tythe Barn , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AZ
Application for the variation of conditions 2, 7, 9, 10 and 16 in relation to SMD/2024/0242
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SMD/2026/0452 Decided
Blacksmiths Arms , Tythe Barn , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AZ
Application for the variation of conditions 2, 7, 9, 10 and 16 in relation to SMD/2024/0242
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CON/2026/0073 Awaiting decision
Thorneyleigh Green Farm , Roche Grange Road , Meerbrook , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8XW
Consultation from Peak District National Park - Alterations to dwelling, conversion of detached hayloft to domestic storage and home office, conversion of attached shippon to holiday let accommoda-tion and replacement of existing septic tank.
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CON/2026/0072 Awaiting decision
Thorneyleigh Green Farm , Roche Grange Road , Meerbrook , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8XW
Consultation from Peak District National Park - Listed Building consent - Alterations to dwelling, conversion of detached hay-loft to domestic storage and home office, conversion of attached shippon to holiday let accommodation and replacement of existing septic tank.
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SMD/2026/0454 Decided
87 89 , High Street , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6AB
Installation of replacement shop windows/doors at ground floor level
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SMD/2026/0455 Decided
79 Brooklands , Brookfields Road , Ipstones , Staffordshire , ST10 2LY
Single storey side extension to provide increased living space
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SMD/2026/0451 Decided
17 , Grange Road , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7NP
Single storey rear extension and a detached single garage
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SMD/2026/0448 Decided
31 , Oxhey Drive , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7EU
Demolition of the existing single-storey rear extension and replacement with a single-storey rear extension
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SMD/2026/0450 Decided
St Edwards Church Of England Middle School , Westwood Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8DN
New classroom building in replacement of an existing mobile classroom.
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SMD/2026/0449 Decided
St Edwards Church Of England Middle School , Westwood Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8DN
New classroom building in replacement of an existing mobile classroom.
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SMD/2026/0445 Decided
Pemberley House And Farm , Sandy Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9DX
Alterations to gated access and proposed footpath diversions
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SMD/2026/0447 Decided
UPPER STONEHOUSE FARM , Stonehouse Lane , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8TF
The erection of an agricultural livestock building
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NMA/2026/0022 Awaiting decision
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
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SMD/2026/0443 Decided
The Bungalow , Lockers Bank , Hollington , Staffordshire , ST10 4HD
Proposed demolition of outbuildings and side extension to existing dwelling
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SMD/2026/0444 Decided
Forest Side Cottage , PARK NOOK , IPSTONES , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 2NG
Replace existing outbuilding with double garage and small workshop for private use only. Building to be made from steel/composite and smaller in size than the existing footprint
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SMD/2026/0446 Decided
Sunny Bank Farm , PINES LANE , BIDDULPH PARK , BIDDULPH , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 7SP
Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing construction of an incidental outbuilding
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CON/2026/0071 Awaiting decision
Green Farm Cottage , FLEETS LANE , GRINDON , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST13 7TP
Erect an oak framed garage on a concrete raft under a slate roof with roller shutter doors.
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SMD/2026/0465 Awaiting decision
Carsington to Tittesworth (C2T) ,
Carsington to Tittesworth (C2T) LPA Coordination Meeting Ahead of EIA Screening Submission
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SMD/2026/0442 Decided
Fairview , Ankors Lane , Thorncliffe , Staffordshire , ST13 7LP
Single storey side/rear extension for a disabled bedroom and wet room, and altered entrance and driveway stone wall
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SMD/2026/0441 Decided
Knypersley Hall , Harlech Drive , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7AN
Application for Listed Building Consent for - Part-retrospective Listed Building Consent for structural repairs to the suspended timber floors at Knypersley Hall following the discovery of extensive deterioration to the ground-floor timber structure. Works already undertaken comprise replacement of deteriorated ground-floor joists with 47 x 175 mm C24 timber joists following the existing structural arrangement, installation of mineral-wool insulation between the joists, and installation of approximately 70% of a 22 mm structural chipboard subfloor. At first-floor level, no structural joists have been removed or replaced. Works have been limited to removal of later chipboard and affected pine floorboarding, with the existing first-floor joists retained in situ. Proposed works comprise completion of the remaining ground-floor structural subfloor, installation of a 20 mm oak finished floor, appropriate reinstatement of the first-floor flooring, and like-for-like reinstatement of internal timber doors, panelling, skirting and architraves using traditional profiles. No change of use is proposed. No alterations are proposed to the principal staircase, and the existing windows are to be retained and repaired where necessary.
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SMD/2026/0439 Decided
77 , High Street , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1AN
Listed building consent for Change of use of the existing premises, previously authorised and operated as a tea room and subsequently used as a craft/gift shop, to a small bar serving alcoholic drinks, tea and coffee together with pre-packaged bar snacks.
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SMD/2026/0438 Decided
77 , High Street , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1AN
Change of use of the existing premises, previously authorised and operated as a tea room and subsequently used as a craft/gift shop, to a small bar serving alcoholic drinks, tea and coffee together with pre-packaged bar snacks.
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SMD/2026/0440 Decided
Manor Farm , Uttoxeter Road , Draycott In The Moors , Staffordshire , ST11 9AQ
Proposed covered farmyard and manure store and covered yard
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HNT/2026/0014 Decided
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
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SMD/2026/0436 Decided
Rakeway Bank Cottage , RAKEWAY ROAD , CHEADLE , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 1RA
Rear extension
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CON/2026/0070 Awaiting decision
Redstone Quarry , Quarry Bank , Hollington , Staffordshire ,
CASE REFERENCE NO. SCC/26/0086/NMA to amend condition 33 (submission of Ecological Management Plan) of planning permission SCC/25/0036/VOC to extend the timing of the submission of details for approval at Redstone Quarry, Quarry Bank, Hollington, Stoke-On-Trent.
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DET/2026/0039 Awaiting decision
Crossways Farm , Morridge Top Road , Onecote , Staffordshire , ST13 7QD
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed General purpose agricultural building
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SMD/2026/0437 Decided
Holme Farm , Red Road , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4BT
Demolition of the existing garage and erection of a new garage with office
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CON/2026/0068 Awaiting decision
Under Wilshaw Cottage , Wilshaw Bottom Lane , Hollinsclough , Staffordshire , SK17 0RE
Consultation from PDNP Application Number: NP/SM/0926/0913 Location: Under Wilshaw Cottage, Wilshaw Bottom Lane, Hollinsclough, Proposal: Single storey side extension
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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SMD/2026/0267 Granted
Fair Lawns , BLITHE VIEW , BLYTHE BRIDGE , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST11 9SD
Part retrospective Proposed demolition of existing rear extension and proposed new rear extension, and front porch
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SMD/2026/0289 Granted
Lower Lady Meadows Farm , Ladymeadows Lane , Bottomhouse , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7EZ
Listed building consent for a two storey / single storey rear extension with associated external and internal alterations
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SMD/2026/0288 Granted
Lower Lady Meadows Farm , Ladymeadows Lane , Bottomhouse , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7EZ
Two storey / single storey rear extension with associated external and internal alterations
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SMD/2026/0343 Refused
8 , LEVISON STREET , BLYTHE BRIDGE , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST11 9FE
Repositioning of Boundary Wall
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SMD/2026/0375 Granted
Rose Cottage , FOXT ROAD , FOXT , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 2HN
Installation of Solar on the garage roof
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SMD/2026/0034 Granted
Holmlea , Ankors Lane , Thorncliffe , Staffordshire , ST13 7LP
Two storey rear extension and front facing dormer.
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SMD/2026/0309 Granted
Two Trees , CONSALL LANE , CONSALL , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST9 0AF
Permision in Principle application for Residential development
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SMD/2026/0372 Granted
Land At , Basford View , Cheddleton , Staffordshire ,
Proposed Detached Dwelling
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DET/2026/0037 Refused
OHANA FARM , BARRAGE ROAD , LADYMOOR GATE , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST13 8QW
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a replacement barn on the site of the existing barn for agricultural use
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HNT/2026/0013 Granted
118 , CHURCH CLOSE , BIDDULPH , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 6NA
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed single storey rear extension to extend beyond the rear wall by 6.00m, have a maximum height of 3.20m and a height at the eaves of extension of 3.00m
The full record
Decisions between 1986 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 4,715 decisions from Staffordshire Moorlands between 1986 and 2026, part of 5,786 applications on record. Over that period 83% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 3,643 granted against 771 refused. The busiest single year was 2021, with 743 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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SMD/1986/0559 Granted
Carpet Creations , Carpet Creations , 39 Chapel Street , Staffordshire Moorlands , Cheadle , ST10 1DU
Alterations to shop front and formation of two flats
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SMD/1986/0372 Granted
Blackwood Hill , Blackwood Hill , Beat Lane , Staffordshire Moorlands , Rushton Spencer , SK11 0RU
Proposed cheese room and store
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SMD/1986/0570 Granted
1 Marsh Green Road , 1 Marsh Green Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire Moorlands , ST8 6QP
Extension to form kitchen with bedroom / shower room over
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SMD/1986/0557 Granted
26 Dalehouse Road , 26 Dalehouse Road , Cheddleton , Staffordshire Moorlands , ST13 7JL
Extension to lounge
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SMD/1986/0555 Granted
10 Tatton Close , 10 Tatton Close , Leek , Staffordshire Moorlands , ST13 8NS
Conversion of garage to form playroom and extension to form garage and lounge
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SMD/1986/0389 Granted
Ivy Cottage , Ivy Cottage , Freehay Road , Cheadle , Mobberley , Staffordshire Moorlands , ST10 1TP
Extension to form utility room, toilet, lounge, games room and bathroom
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SMD/1986/0374 Granted
26 Russell Street , 26 Russell Street , Leek , Staffordshire Moorlands , ST13 5JF
First floor extension to form bathroom
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SMD/1986/0580 Granted
1 Carlos Close , 1 Carlos Close , Cheadle , Staffordshire Moorlands , ST10 1AX
Details of ten bungalows
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SMD/1986/0572 Granted
The Withys , The Withys , Rownall Road , Staffordshire Moorlands , Werrington , ST9 0JB
Details of dwelling
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SMD/1986/0568 Granted
Garsdale , Garsdale , 52 Westwood Park Drive , Staffordshire Moorlands , Leek , ST13 8NG
Erection of dwelling
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 125 28%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 146 33%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 176 39%
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Applications by ward in Staffordshire Moorlands
- Agent name 110
- Bagnall and Stanley, 106
- HORTON 27
- Proposal 78
- Werrington Ward, 121
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Staffordshire Moorlands decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Staffordshire Moorlands decided 447 planning applications. 78% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Staffordshire Moorlands?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 75 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Staffordshire Moorlands decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 447 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 28% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 61% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Staffordshire Moorlands decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 4715 decisions from Staffordshire Moorlands between 1986 and 2026, out of 5,786 applications on record. Across that whole period 83% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Staffordshire Moorlands?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 87 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
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Where can I see the full documents for an application?
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Staffordshire Moorlands: 5,786 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 447 decided, 78% approved, median 75 days to a decision. 748 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 1986 and 2026: 4,715 in total, 83% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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