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Staffordshire Moorlands planning applications
1,591 applications. 75% approved. 73 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,591 planning applications from Staffordshire Moorlands. 236 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 75% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Staffordshire Moorlands takes a median of 74 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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CON/2026/0067 Decided
Fawside Farm , Edge Top Road , Hollinsclough , Staffordshire , SK17 0RA
Consultation from PDNP - Application Number: NP/SM/0826/0842 Location: Fawside Farm, Longnor, Proposal: Change of use of dwellinghouse and outbuildings to sui generis use, residential recording studio with temporary accommodation and ancillary facilities, with associated operational works.
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SMD/2026/0426 Decided
The Rocks , Geoffrey Avenue , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5PQ
Lawful development certificate for a proposed side dormer
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SMD/2026/0422 Decided
Hollinhay , Mollatts Wood Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7AL
Proposed replacement garage with gym
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SMD/2026/0424 Decided
School House , School Lane , Bradnop , Staffordshire , ST13 7ND
Erection of detached dwellinghouse and associated works
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SMD/2026/0423 Decided
Primrose Hill , Meerbrook Road , Rushton Spencer , Staffordshire , SK11 0RD
Replacement Dwelling
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SMD/2026/0421 Decided
192 , Armshead Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0EL
Two bed bungalow with hipped roof
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SMD/2026/0425 Decided
310 , NEW STREET , BIDDULPH MOOR , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 7NQ
Single storey rear side extension
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SMD/2026/0420 Decided
Freshways , LEEK ROAD , CELLARHEAD , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST9 0DQ
Erection of replacement dwelling and associated works
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DOC/2026/0092 Decided
Mount Pleasant , MOUNT ROAD , LEEK , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST13 6NQ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4.5 and 6 re SMD/2024/0560
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SMD/2026/0419 Decided
BARN , CASH HEATH FARM , Cash Heath , Forsbrook , Staffordshire ,
Conversion of barn to dwelling
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SMD/2026/0417 Decided
48 , FROGHALL ROAD , CHEADLE , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 1JT
Installation of air source heat pump to front of property
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DET/2026/0036 Decided
HIGHER BROWN EDGE FARM , Newtown Road , Newtown , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7SW
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed new portal frame machinery store
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DET/2026/0037 Decided
Ohana Farm , Nr Crowborough Road , Lask Edge , Staffordshire , ST13 8QL
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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SMD/2026/0418 Decided
HM YOUNG OFFENDERS INSTITUTION , Ash Bank Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0DX
DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING STORAGE UNIT AND REMOVAL OF SELECTED TREES TO FACILITATE THE FORMATION OF A NEW CAR PARK, PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND ASSOCIATED RETAINING WALLS. THE WORKS WILL ALSO INCLUDE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CONCRETE FLOOR SLAB FOR THE WORKS CABIN, ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SURFACE WATER AND FOUL DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, AND THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW SURFACE WATER ATTENUATION TANK.
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DET/2026/0035 Decided
Cheadle Equestrian Centre , EAVES LANE , CHEADLE , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 1RB
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)
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DET/2026/0034 Decided
HIGHER BROWN EDGE FARM , Newtown Road , Newtown , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7SW
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a portal frame machinery store
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SMD/2026/0414 Decided
36B Staffordshire Wildlife Trust , DERBY STREET , LEEK , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST13 5AB
Change of use to Drinking Establishment (sui generis) and replacement advertisement board
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SMD/2026/0415 Decided
Ox Hay Farm , GUN HILL ROAD , MEERBROOK , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST13 8SL
Erection of a roof over an existing farmyard manure storage area
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SMD/2026/0412 Decided
Bolton Farm , TOWN END ROAD , FOXT , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 2HN
Replacement window frames and change of colour of the window frames and external doors
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SMD/2026/0411 Decided
Old Bridge Farm , Biddulph Park Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7SJ
Retrospective application for all-weather outdoor riding surface
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SMD/2026/0413 Decided
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
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SMD/2026/0408 Decided
13 , ABBOTTS ROAD , LEEK , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST13 6EX
Construction of a rear single-storey extension, with associated internal and external works
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DOC/2026/0091 Decided
New Hill Farm , TICKHILL LANE , DILHORNE , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 2PL
Discharge of condition 6 relating to SMD/2025/0002
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SMD/2026/0410 Decided
70B , Congleton Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6EG
Proposed permanent use as a small children's home within Use Class C2, accommodating a maximum of one child or young person at any time.
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DET/2026/0033 Decided
Klarius Products , New Haden Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1UF
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Solar PV system totalling 1,024 kWp on the roof of the Klarius Products buildings.
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SMD/2026/0409 Decided
1191 , Uttoxeter Road , Blythe Bridge , Staffordshire , ST3 6HJ
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of replacement single storey extension
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DET/2026/0032 Decided
LAND NORTH OF , HUNTLEY ROAD , DENFORD , LEEK , STAFFORDSHIRE ,
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Agricultural Storage Building
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CON/2026/0066 Decided
Woodside Cottage , Wood Street , Mow Cop , Staffordshire , ST7 3PQ
Consultation request - New terrace, porch extension & alterations to facades
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SMD/2026/0407 Decided
Beech Mount , Folly Lane , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7DA
Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed erection of two storey rear extension
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SMD/2026/0402 Decided
Land adjacent to , 67 Shawe Park Road , Kingsley Holt , Staffordshire ,
Erection of 4no. Bungalows for the over 55s and associated works
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SMD/2026/0406 Decided
Beaver Hall Equestrian Centre , ASHBOURNE ROAD , BOTTOMHOUSE , LEEK , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST13 7EZ
Conversion of a barn into a dwelling
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DOC/2026/0090 Decided
Quiet Woman , 73 ST EDWARD STREET , LEEK , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST13 5DN
Discharge of conditions 4 & 5 relating to SMD/2026/0082
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SMD/2026/0399 Decided
2 , SWAN COTTAGE , Town End , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1PF
Listed Building Consent for Outdoor fibre optics installation
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SMD/2026/0404 Decided
LAND SOUTH OF , Woodhead Road , Light Oaks , Staffordshire ,
Change of use from agricultural land to a secure dog walking field with associated fencing, gates and parking area
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SMD/2026/0403 Decided
22 The Gables , Donkey Lane , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 2ED
Proposed Change of Use to a Children's Residential Care Home (Use Class C2)
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DET/2026/0031 Decided
55 , ST EDWARD STREET , LEEK , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST13 5DN
Application to determine of prior approval is required for change of use back to residential use from mixed use.
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SMD/2026/0400 Decided
The Old School Canteen , Shepherd Street , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6HZ
Remove the remains of the existing building and hard landscaping. Construction of five new urban town houses
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SMD/2026/0398 Decided
LAND EAST OF , NEW STREET , BIDDULPH MOOR , STAFFORDSHIRE ,
Proposed Change of use from field to dog exercise area
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SMD/2026/0397 Decided
1 , Parklands , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7JL
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Use: Use of detached residential dwelling as a care home for children
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SMD/2026/0401 Decided
Rushton Inn , Macclesfield Road , Rushton Spencer , Staffordshire , SK11 0SE
Conversion of Former Public House to Two Semi-Detached Dwellings
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DET/2026/0030 Decided
53 , ST EDWARD STREET , LEEK , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST13 5DN
Application to determine if prior approval is required for change of use back to residential use from mixed use.
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DOC/2026/0088 Decided
North Lodge , Heath House , Hollington Road , Winnothdale , Staffordshire , ST10 4HA
Discharge of conditions in relation to 3, 4, 5 and 6 SMD/2026/0039
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DOC/2026/0087 Decided
BLITHEBANK HOUSE , Cresswell Old Lane , Cresswell , Staffordshire , ST11 9RF
Discharge of condition 2 in relation to SMD/2022/0472
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SMD/2026/0395 Decided
Saltersford Cottages , Saltersford Lane , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AU
Certificate of lawfullness for proposed Oak framed single unit caravan for ancillary accomodation.
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DOC/2026/0089 Decided
Moneystone Quarry , Cheadle Road , Oakamoor , Staffordshire , ST10 2DZ
Discharge of conditions 6,15,18,19 & 20 in relation to SMD/2019/0716
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DET/2026/0029 Decided
Star Green Farm , Beelow Lane , Cotton , Staffordshire , ST10 3BL
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Lean-to structure on existing agricultural building with design to match
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SMD/2026/0396 Decided
52 , Milltown Way , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5SZ
Certificate of lawfullness Proposed Single Storey Extension to Dwelling
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CON/2026/0063 Decided
Royal Cottage Barn , Buxton Road , Upper Hulme ,
Proposed conversion of an existing disused barn into a three bedroom dwelling.
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NMA/2026/0020 Decided
The Nook , Spicerstone Estate , Leekbrook , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7DS
Application for a Non-Material Amendment in relation to planning application SMD/2026/0018
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SMD/2026/0394 Decided
THE TAWNY HOTEL , LONGACRES LANE , CONSALL , WETLEY ROCKS , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST9 0AG
Proposed change of use to Lodge from residential property (C3) to ancillary accommodation to 'The Tawny' Hotel (C1)
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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DET/2026/0028 Refused
Oakleys Farm , Little Blakeley Lane Farm , BLAKELEY LANE , DILHORNE , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 2PT
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Building to a farm shop/kitchen/farm office
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NMA/2026/0002 Granted
1 Mill Bank , Common Lane , Dilhorne , Staffordshire , ST10 2PA
Non-Material Amendment in relation SMD/2022/0663 - repositioning of glazing to the side and rear elevations of the single-storey extension, together with the relocation of the external steps to the side elevation.
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SMD/2026/0280 Withdrawn
1 , Fiddlers Bank , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8TL
Proposed detached garage
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SMD/2026/0337 Granted
90 , NEWCASTLE ROAD , LEEK , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST13 7AA
Alterations and conversion of garage to granny annexe
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SMD/2026/0037 Withdrawn
Stonelowe Hall , Leek Road , Longsdon , Staffordshire , ST9 9QF
Erection of agricultural building
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SMD/2026/0327 Granted
Willow Cottage , Cloudside , Congleton , Staffordshire , CW12 3QQ
Replacement of conservatory with thermally efficient, flat roofed, hardwood orangery with roof lantern. Removal of a 1m high garden wall which will in part be replaced by steps leading to the driveway. Levelling out the garden.
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NMA/2026/0014 Granted
LAND OFF , Draycott Cross Road , Brook Houses , Cheadle , Staffordshire ,
Non Material Amendment following the grant of planning permission of SMD/2023/0263 - the proposed amendment relates to the wording of Condition 5
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DOC/2026/0071 Granted
Manor Farm , Park Lane , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9JA
Discharge of Conditions 5 and 6 in relation to SMD/2025/0089
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DOC/2026/0072 Granted
80 Alexandra Cottage , MILL ROAD , CHEADLE , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 1NE
Discharge of Conditions 4 and 5 in relation to SMD/2026/0014
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CON/2026/0035 Decided
Footpath between Trent Road , and Caverswall Old Road , Forsbrook , Staffordshire ,
S53 Application from Staffordshire County Council to Add a Public Footpath Commencing at Caverswall Old Road and Terminating at Trent Road, Forsbrook
The full record
Decisions between 2002 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 960 decisions from Staffordshire Moorlands between 2002 and 2026, part of 1,591 applications on record. Over that period 82% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 715 granted against 162 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 556 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
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SMD/2001/0913 Decided
Upper Hay Corner, Upper Hay Corner, Newtown, Buxton, Longnor, Derbyshire, SK17 0LP
Change of use/conversion of barn to dwelling, conservatory extension, and extension to outbuilding to form workshop
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SMD/2019/0668 Withdrawn
Land off , Ross Road , Whiston , Staffordshire , ST10 2JF
New vehicular access and removal of access approved under application SMD/2016/0806 which is to be reinstated to agricultural land
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SMD/2019/0651 Withdrawn
Plough Inn , Leek Road , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9BE
External refurbishment and repair of existing building with minor internal alterations.
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CON/2019/0028 Decided
The Haven , Bank End , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8QR
Notice to de-register
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HNT/2019/0021 Granted
7 , Stonehouse Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0JX
Proposed single storey extension to rear measuring 4 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height 3.2 metres and 2.7 metres to the height of the eaves
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NMA/2019/0027 Granted
2 , Post Lane , Endon , Staffordshire , ST9 9DT
Non material amendment relating to SMD/2019/0092
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SMD/2019/0711 Withdrawn
Kingfishers , Blithe View , Blythe Bridge , Staffordshire , ST11 9SD
Proposed residential development of 4No. dwellings
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SMD/2019/0647 Granted
The Pennines , 25 Windsor Drive , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 6NP
Proposed two storey extension to rear of property and other alterations.
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SMD/2019/0657 Granted
20 , Holly Avenue , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7HX
Erection of single storey rear extension
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SMD/2019/0667 Granted
3 , Oakamoor Road , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1BS
Single storey rear extension to enlarge kitchen.
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 65 28%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 82 35%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 89 38%
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Applications by ward in Staffordshire Moorlands
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Staffordshire Moorlands decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Staffordshire Moorlands decided 236 planning applications. 75% 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 73 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Staffordshire Moorlands decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 236 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 28% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 62% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Staffordshire Moorlands decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 960 decisions from Staffordshire Moorlands between 2002 and 2026, out of 1,591 applications on record. Across that whole period 82% 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 September 2026, with 78 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?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Staffordshire Moorlands's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Staffordshire Moorlands: 1,591 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 236 decided, 75% approved, median 73 days to a decision. 617 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2002 and 2026: 960 in total, 82% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.