DET/2022/0044

1. 2 Dec 2022

   Received by Staffordshire Moorlands

2. 10 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Granted

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• DOC/2025/0014 Decided

  Heath House , North Lodge , Hollington Road , Winnothdale , Staffordshire , ST10 4HA

  Discharge of conditions 5 and 13 in relation to SMD/2023/0446

  28 Feb 2025 0m away Conditions
• DOC/2025/0015 Decided

  Heath House , North Lodge , Hollington Road , Winnothdale , Staffordshire , ST10 4HA

  Discharge of conditions 5 and 13 in relation to SMD/2023/0447 (LBC)

  28 Feb 2025 0m away Conditions
• SMD/2024/0227 Refused

  Barn off , Heath House Lane , Lower Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4HA

  Change of use of an agricultural building to a dwelling with a basement extension

  14 May 2024 0m away Full applications
• SMD/2026/0040 Decided

  Heath House North Lodge , Hollington Road , Winnothdale , Staffordshire , ST10 4HA

  Listed Building Consent for proposed repairs, refurbishment and alterations to the Grade 2 listed North Lodge and erection of a rear orangery

  28 Jan 2026 0m away Heritage and listed buildings
• SMD/2026/0039 Decided

  Heath House North Lodge , Hollington Road , Winnothdale , Staffordshire , ST10 4HA

  Proposed repairs, refurbishment and alterations to the Grade 2 listed North Lodge and erection of a rear orangery

  28 Jan 2026 0m away Householder
• SMD/2026/0010 Decided

  THE HEATH HOUSE , Hollington Road , Winnothdale , Staffordshire , ST10 4HA

  Application for temporary permission for the erection of two polytunnels and associated structures (retrospective)

  12 Jan 2026 0m away Full applications

• DET/2026/0008 Refused

  Thorney Edge Farm , Thornyedge Road , Bagnall , Staffordshire , ST9 9LD

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Change of Use of Former Agricultural Building To 1 No. Dwelling at: Thorney Edge Farm, Bagnall, Stoke on Trent, ST9 9LD

  4 Mar 2026 Prior approval
• DET/2026/0011 Refused

  Upper Heakley Farm , Ball Lane , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8SW

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of 2 Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to 4 Dwellinghouses (Class C3), which may include extension of the building and/or building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion

  17 Apr 2026 Prior approval
• DET/2026/0015 Decided

  STABLES CONVERSION , Top Road , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire ,

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Conversion of Existing Stables into Dwelling

  3 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• DET/2025/0031 Decided

  Moorville Hall Farm , Leek Road , Moorville , Cellarhead , Staffordshire , ST9 0DG

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of building to a flexible commercial use, specifically Use Class E.

  1 Aug 2025 Prior approval
• DET/2024/0053 Granted

  Holly Dale Farm , Douse Lane , Bradnop , Staffordshire , ST13 7NF

  Proposed change of use of a former agricultural building to a further flexible commercial use

  29 Nov 2024 Prior approval