Planning application
SMD/2026/0167
CRODA CHEMICALS EUROPE LTD , Barnfield Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5QJ
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference SMD/2026/0167
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Apr 2026
Received by Staffordshire Moorlands
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7 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Planning Permission - Approved
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
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.
About reserved matters applications
How this application type works
A reserved matters application fills in the detail held back from an earlier outline permission, typically appearance, landscaping, layout, scale or access. The council judges it against the outline permission already granted, not the principle of development, which is settled. It must normally be submitted within three years of the outline decision.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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NMA/2026/0005 Decided
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Non Material Amendment in relation to SMD/2023/0441 for a solvent tank farm, charge room, access gantries and pipe bridge
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SMD/2026/0346 Decided
Croda Chemicals Europe Ltd , Barnfield Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5QJ
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NMA/2026/0013 Granted
CRODA CHEMICALS EUROPE LTD , Barnfield Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5QJ
Application for Non-material Amendment following a grant of planning permission SMD/2021/0749 - minor elevational alterations and additional wall opennings
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SMD/2023/0040 Refused
87 , Sandon Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5QS
Alterations to roof
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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.
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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.
Other reserved matters applications
In Staffordshire Moorlands
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SMD/2025/0081 Decided
Land Adj to The Orchard , Ostlers Lane , Cheddleton , Staffordshire , ST13 7DQ
Application for Approval of Reserved Matters for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following Outline Planning Permission SMD/2022/0568 for residential development (farm workers dwelling).
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SMD/2023/0556 Granted
Land off , Winterfield Lane , Hulme , Staffordshire , ST3 5BG
Application for Approval of Reserved Matters in relation to application SMD/2020/0266 - Permission sought for scale, appearance, layout and landscaping for the development of 4no. detached dwellings off Winterfield Lane
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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.
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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.