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House prices in Staffordshire Moorlands District Council: average £224,415, +7.1% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Staffordshire Moorlands District Council received?
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council received 940 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 61%.
How long does Staffordshire Moorlands District Council take to decide applications?
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council takes an average of 91 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Staffordshire Moorlands District Council?
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council approves 61% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Staffordshire Moorlands District Council?
Submit your representation to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Staffordshire Moorlands District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Staffordshire Moorlands District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Staffordshire Moorlands District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 378 appeals were lodged against Staffordshire Moorlands District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Staffordshire Moorlands District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Staffordshire Moorlands District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Staffordshire Moorlands District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, located in Leek—the district's largest town—oversees a diverse area that includes the towns of Biddulph and Cheadle, as well as a significant rural landscape dotted with numerous villages. Notably, the north-eastern region of the district falls within the scenic Peak District National Park, making it a key area for planning applications related to both urban and rural development.

The council area encompasses 163 towns and villages, including Biddulph and Leek. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council received 940 planning applications. Of these, 61% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (392), outline applications (113), discharge of conditions (86). 10 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

378 planning appeals were lodged against Staffordshire Moorlands District Council decisions, of which 119 were allowed and 235 were dismissed (34% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Staffordshire Moorlands District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Staffordshire Moorlands District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.