Methodist Church , Ankors Lane , Thorncliffe , Staffordshire , ST13 7LP

This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• SMD/2024/0142 Refused

  Methodist Church , Ankors Lane , Thorncliffe , Staffordshire , ST13 7LP

  Change of use from chapel (use class D1) and conversion to residential dwelling (use class C3)

  Decided 22 May 2024 Full applications
• SMD/2023/0018 Withdrawn

  Methodist Church , Ankors Lane , Thorncliffe , Staffordshire , ST13 7LP

  This application is for change of use from chapel (use class D1) and conversion to residential dwelling (use class C3) of the existing building, The conversion includes the renovation of the building into a 2 bedroom home used for holiday let.

  Decided 13 Mar 2023 Full applications

1. 19 Aug 2024

   Received by Staffordshire Moorlands

2. 24 Sep 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Jan 2025

   Decision issued: Planning Permission - Approved

4. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Staffordshire Moorlands granted permission on 28 January 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Public Footpath , Tittesworth No5 (Part) , ST13 7LP

  CON/2025/0010 Submitted 1 May 2025 50 yards away

  62% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jun

  Application for Public Path Diversion Order Public Footpath, Tittesworth No 5 (Part)

  Awaiting decision Outline 1 doc

• Fairview , Ankors Lane , Thorncliffe , Staffordshire , ST13 7LP

  SMD/2026/0442 Submitted 23 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  Single storey side/rear extension for a disabled bedroom and wet room, and altered entrance and driveway stone wall

  Decided Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Methodist Church , Ankors Lane , Thorncliffe , Staffordshire , ST13 7LP

  SMD/2024/0142 Submitted 25 Mar 2024 50 yards away

  Change of use from chapel (use class D1) and conversion to residential dwelling (use class C3)

  Refused Full applications 18 docs
  Domestic

• Chapel Of The Good Shepherd , Thorncliffe Lane , Thorncliffe , Staffordshire , ST13 7LP

  SMD/2019/0081 Submitted 11 Feb 2019 50 yards away

  Proposed detached garage

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• Brooklyn Grange Farm , Thorncliffe Lane , Thorncliffe , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7LP

  SMD/2023/0131 Submitted 14 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Construction of an agricultural building for the storage of Farm Yard Manure

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Barn At , Ley Fields Farm , Thorncliffe Bank , Thorncliffe , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 7LP

  SMD/2021/0073 Submitted 9 Feb 2021 50 yards away

  Erection of field shelter and feed/implement store

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 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

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications
• SMD/2026/0462 Decided

  Land To The North Of Hawes Farm , High Street , Ipstones , Staffordshire , ST10 2LU

  Erection of two detached dwellings

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 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).

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 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

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Full applications
• SMD/2026/0454 Decided

  87 89 , High Street , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6AB

  Installation of replacement shop windows/doors at ground floor level

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Full applications