SMD/2021/0537

1. 13 Aug 2021

   Received by Staffordshire Moorlands

2. 18 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Outline Application - Approved

3. 27 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.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.

More on outline applications in our guide

• SMD/2021/0538 Withdrawn

  Land at Barnfields Industrial Estate , Sunnyhills Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5RJ

  Reserved matters application for approval of appearance, landscaping, and scale to provide: Class E(g)(iii) Industrial processes/ B2 general industrial development pursuant to outline planning permission SMD/2014/0750.

  13 Aug 2021 0m away Reserved matters
• SMD/2021/0536 Granted

  Land at Barnfields Industrial Estate , Sunnyhills Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5RJ

  Reserved matters application for approval of appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale to provide: 141 residential dwellings (Class C3) providing a mix of two, three and four bedroom houses, and two bedroom apartments; 2 x live / work units (Sui Generis); 1 x public house / restaurant / café (Sui Generis / Class E(b)); a marina / basin and associated boating facilities with 13 berths; associated works including internal road network, associated highway works, drainage infrastructure, landscaping, open space, play area, pedestrian, and cyclist links; land reserved for future railway station with associated heritage / railway a ctivities building/s and car parking; and land reserved for future link road including associated landscaping. The application is submitted pursuant to outline planning permission SMD/2014/0750.

  13 Aug 2021 0m away Reserved matters
• SMD/2026/0337 Decided

  90 , NEWCASTLE ROAD , LEEK , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST13 7AA

  Alterations and conversion of garage to granny annexe

  13 Jul 2026 138m away Householder
• NMA/2026/0005 Decided

  CRODA CHEMICALS EUROPE LTD , Barnfield Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5QJ

  Non Material Amendment in relation to SMD/2023/0441 for a solvent tank farm, charge room, access gantries and pipe bridge

  8 Apr 2026 450m away Amendments
• SMD/2026/0167 Granted

  CRODA CHEMICALS EUROPE LTD , Barnfield Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5QJ

  This application seeks approval of the reserved matters relating to layout, scale, appearance, access and landscaping for the proposed development previously granted outline planning permission.

  7 Apr 2026 450m away Reserved matters
• SMD/2026/0346 Decided

  Croda Chemicals Europe Ltd , Barnfield Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5QJ

  Application for Consent to Display an Advertisement

  21 Jul 2026 450m away Advertising

• SMD/2026/0354 Decided

  Land adjacent to Thorncroft Farm , Blackshaw Lane , Blackshaw Moor , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8TR

  Application for Permission in Principle for a Residential development

  28 Jul 2026 Outline
• SMD/2025/0380 Refused

  Land adjacent to High View , Sutherland Road , Longsdon , Staffordshire , ST9 9QD

  Outline application for a single self-build dwelling with detached garage and means of access (all other matters reserved)

  20 Aug 2025 Outline
• CON/2026/0054 Decided

  The Old Stables , 8 , Castleton Road , Hope , Derbyshire , S33 6RD

  Consultation from Peak District National Park - Change of use from Class E (commercial, business and services) to mixed Sui Generis use as taproom and drinking establishment, including ancillary retail sales, comprising bar use at ground floor level and customer seating at first floor

  7 Jul 2026 Outline
• SMD/2026/0326 Decided

  Padwick Farm , Bradshaw Lane , Ipstones , Staffordshire , ST13 7NN

  Request for EIA Scoping Opinion - for the proposed development of a wind farm comprising eight turbines.

  1 Jul 2026 Outline
• SMD/2026/0325 Decided

  Land to the South of Longlands , 312 CHEADLE ROAD , CHEDDLETON , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST13 7BL

  Permission in Principle for residential development for up to 5 dwellings

  1 Jul 2026 Outline