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Planning applications in ST8

We hold 126 planning applications for the ST8 postcode area, 61 of them submitted in the past year. 80% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 59 days. The area is covered by Staffordshire Moorlands, Stoke on Trent, Newcastle under Lyme.

126
applications held
61
in the past year
80%
approved
59 days
median decision

Councils covering ST8

Staffordshire Moorlands (118)Stoke on Trent (7)Newcastle under Lyme (1)

Recent applications in ST8

Pending
Listed Building Consent - Alteration
23 Sept 2026SMD/2026/0441
Knypersley Hall, Harlech Drive, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 7ANStaffordshire Moorlands

Application for Listed Building Consent for - Part-retrospective Listed Building Consent for structural repairs to the suspended timber floors at Knypersley Hall following the discovery of extensive deterioration to the ground-floor timber structure. Works already undertaken comprise replacement of deteriorated ground-floor joists with 47 x 175 mm C24 timber joists following the existing structural arrangement, installation of mineral-wool insulation between the joists, and installation of approximately 70% of a 22 mm structural chipboard subfloor. At first-floor level, no structural joists have been removed or replaced. Works have been limited to removal of later chipboard and affected pine floorboarding, with the existing first-floor joists retained in situ. Proposed works comprise completion of the remaining ground-floor structural subfloor, installation of a 20 mm oak finished floor, appropriate reinstatement of the first-floor flooring, and like-for-like reinstatement of internal timber doors, panelling, skirting and architraves using traditional profiles. No change of use is proposed. No alterations are proposed to the principal staircase, and the existing windows are to be retained and repaired where necessary.

Pending
9 Sept 2026SMD/2026/0425
310, NEW STREET, BIDDULPH MOOR, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7NQStaffordshire Moorlands

Single storey rear side extension

Pending
Agricultural/Forestry Determination
7 Sept 2026DET/2026/0034
HIGHER BROWN EDGE FARM, Newtown Road, Newtown, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 7SWStaffordshire Moorlands

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a portal frame machinery store

Pending
Agricultural/Forestry Determination
7 Sept 2026DET/2026/0036
HIGHER BROWN EDGE FARM, Newtown Road, Newtown, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 7SWStaffordshire Moorlands

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed new portal frame machinery store

Pending
Full - MINOR
4 Sept 2026SMD/2026/0411
Old Bridge Farm, Biddulph Park Road, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 7SJStaffordshire Moorlands

Retrospective application for all-weather outdoor riding surface

Pending
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed
3 Sept 2026SMD/2026/0410
70B, Congleton Road, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 6EGStaffordshire Moorlands

Proposed permanent use as a small children's home within Use Class C2, accommodating a maximum of one child or young person at any time.

Pending
Amendment
28 Aug 2026SMD/2026/0398
Land Off , NEW STREET , BIDDULPH MOOR , STAFFORDSHIRE ,Staffordshire Moorlands

Proposed Change of use from field to dog exercise area

Pending
28 Aug 2026SMD/2026/0400
THe Old School Canteen , Shepherd Street , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6HZStaffordshire Moorlands

Remove the remains of the existing building and hard landscaping. Construction of five new urban town houses

Pending
Outline
28 Aug 2026SMD/2026/0397
1 , Parklands , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7JLStaffordshire Moorlands

Certificate of lawfullness for proposed Dwelling long established in residential use.

Pending
Outline
24 Aug 2026HNT/2026/0013
118 , CHURCH CLOSE , BIDDULPH , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 6NAStaffordshire Moorlands

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed single storey rear extension to extend beyond the rear wall by 6.00m, have a maximum height of 3.20m and a height at the eaves of extension of 3.00m

Withdrawn
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed
10 Aug 2026SMD/2026/0369
6 , Chelsea Close , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6UAStaffordshire Moorlands

Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed single storey side extension

Pending
Small
Full - Householder
5 Aug 2026SMD/2026/0364
4 Balval , Oxhey Drive , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7EXStaffordshire Moorlands

Application for the Variation of Condition 2 in relation to SMD/2026/0118

Pending
Small
Full - Householder
20 Jul 2026SMD/2026/0344
13 , Dorset Drive , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6DGStaffordshire Moorlands

PROPOSED TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION TO PROVIDE KITCHEN AND MASTER BEDROOM. ALTERATIONS AT FIRST FLOOR TO PROVIDE THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMs

Pending
Small
Full - MINOR
13 Jul 2026SMD/2026/0334
Kingsfield County First School , Gunn Street , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6AYStaffordshire Moorlands

Installation of two new air source heat pumps

Pending
25 Jun 2026SMD/2026/0314
447 , NEW STREET , BIDDULPH MOOR , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 7LPStaffordshire Moorlands

Proposed loft conversion & formation of new dormer to rear

Pending
Other
23 Jun 2026SMD/2026/0308
Rock End Stables , NEW STREET , BIDDULPH MOOR , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 7NWStaffordshire Moorlands

Demolition of existing stable block and construction of new self-build detached dwelling and ancillary part subterranean garage.

Pending
Small
Full - Householder
17 Jun 2026SMD/2026/0300
8 , KINGSFIELD ROAD , BIDDULPH , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 6DNStaffordshire Moorlands

PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION TO LINK OUTBUILDING TO MAIN HOUSE, EXTENSION AND CONVERSION OF GARAGE TO UTILITY AND PROPOSED PITCHED ROOF OVER

Pending
Other
11 Jun 2026SMD/2026/0291
Green Acres , TOWER HILL ROAD , BROWN LEES , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 6PAStaffordshire Moorlands

Retention and conversion of former agricultural building to form single Class C3 dwellinghouse

Pending
Small
Agricultural/Forestry Determination
11 Jun 2026DET/2026/0018
Greenway Bank Farm , Greenway Bank , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7QXStaffordshire Moorlands

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Agricultural storage building - replacment of burnt down builidng

Pending
Small
Full - Householder
8 Jun 2026SMD/2026/0285
4 , CEDAR GROVE , BIDDULPH MOOR , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 7PBStaffordshire Moorlands

Single storey rear extension to bedroom, conversion of loft to habitable space and increase in ridge height and exterior alterations

Refused
4 Jun 202626/00411/FUL
Land To The Rear Of The Former New Black Bull Public House Bridge Street Brindley Ford Stoke-On-Trent City Of Stoke-on-trent ST8 7QBNewcastle under Lyme

New self build dwelling to the rear of the former new black bull public house

Pending
22 May 2026SMD/2026/0266
Spring Bank Nursing Home , Mill Hayes Road , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 7PSStaffordshire Moorlands

Erection of 3no detached portable outbuilding’s for ancillary use to main nursing home

Withdrawn
Full - Householder
5 May 2026SMD/2026/0221
Hillcrest , CHURCH LANE , BIDDULPH MOOR , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 7HUStaffordshire Moorlands

Proposed two storey rear extension and internal alterations to provide larger kitchen with additional bedroom above

Permitted
Small
Full - Householder
5 May 2026SMD/2026/0222
25 , ASQUITH CLOSE , BIDDULPH , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 7LNStaffordshire Moorlands

Proposed single storey side extension and alterations to create ground floor bedroom, accessible wet room and utility room

Permitted
Small
Householder Notification Application
28 Apr 2026HNT/2026/0004
15 , Devon Grove , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6DFStaffordshire Moorlands

Application to determine if prior approval is requried for a single storey rear extension forming bedroom and garden room, to extend beyonf the rear wall by 3.95m, have a height of 3.93 and a height at the eaves of the extension of 2.68

Permitted
Small
Full - Householder
27 Apr 2026SMD/2026/0209
14 , Palmerston Way , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7SXStaffordshire Moorlands

Proposed extension to garage to form utility and conversion of garage. Proposed wrap around pitched roof over existing garage and canopy

Pending
Amendment
24 Apr 2026SMD/2026/0207
18 , ROBIN HILL , BIDDULPH MOOR , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 7NNStaffordshire Moorlands

CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR A PROPOSED EXTENSION TO FORM PORCH, PROPOSED RE-ROOF OF EXISTING REAR EXTENSION, PROPOSED REPLACEMENT FLANK WALL TO EXISTING REAR EXTENSION AND ALTERATIONS TO FENESTRATION, PROPOSED INCREASE IN WIDTH OF EXISTING FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM WINDOWS, PROPOSED ROOFLIGHTS

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed
23 Apr 2026SMD/2026/0203
18 , Newpool Road , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 6NSStaffordshire Moorlands

Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed garage conversion

Pending
Conditions
23 Apr 2026SMD/2026/0202
51A , PARK LANE , KNYPERSLEY , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 7ASStaffordshire Moorlands

Application for the Variation of Conditions in relation to SMD/2023/0379

Pending
Small
Full - MINOR
21 Apr 2026SMD/2026/0196
51A , PARK LANE , KNYPERSLEY , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 7ASStaffordshire Moorlands

Application for the Variation of Conditions in relation to SMD/2023/0379 approved on appeal APP/B3438/W/24/3344763

Pending
20 Apr 2026SMD/2026/0193
38 , Chamberlain Way , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7BBStaffordshire Moorlands

Proposed front and rear singel storey extensions inc. entrance canopy and internal alterations

Pending
10 Apr 2026SMD/2026/0178
75 , Rudyard Road , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7JWStaffordshire Moorlands

Proposed first floor extension to bedroom with alterations to existign roof, proposed balcony and alterations to external wall finishes

Pending
10 Apr 2026SMD/2026/0179
Heathersett , GUN BATTERY LANE , BIDDULPH MOOR , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 7NJStaffordshire Moorlands

Proposed alterations to garage building including re-roofing works and fenestration works

Withdrawn
Full - Householder
9 Apr 2026SMD/2026/0176
221 , Tunstall Road , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 7AQStaffordshire Moorlands

Dropped Kerb Modification - Widen the existing dropped kerb

Withdrawn
Full - MINOR
31 Mar 2026SMD/2026/0156
Sunny Bank Farm , PINES LANE , BIDDULPH PARK , BIDDULPH , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 7SPStaffordshire Moorlands

Retrospective planning application for construction of agricultural building

Permitted
Small
Full - Householder
31 Mar 2026SMD/2026/0158
1 , Carriage Drive , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7DXStaffordshire Moorlands

Proposed garage to side elevation

Pending
Small
Full - Householder
20 Mar 2026SMD/2026/0136
43 , Newpool Road , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 6NTStaffordshire Moorlands

Proposed 2 storey side extension

Permitted
Small
Full - Householder
12 Mar 2026SMD/2026/0118
4 Balval , Oxhey Drive , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7EXStaffordshire Moorlands

Proposed single storey rear extension and alterations to create kitchen, dining and sitting room extension

Pending
Small
Permission in Principle
4 Mar 2026SMD/2026/0099
Land South Of , Farmside Lane , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire ,Staffordshire Moorlands

Permission in Principle Application for Seven New Dwellings at Land off Farmside Lane, Biddulph Moor

Withdrawn
Small
Full - Householder
3 Mar 2026SMD/2026/0091
33 , The Uplands , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7ERStaffordshire Moorlands

Single storey rear extension

Refused
Small
Householder Notification Application
3 Mar 2026HNT/2026/0002
15 , Devon Grove , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6DFStaffordshire Moorlands

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed - single storey rear extension forming bedroom and garden room to extend beyond the rear wall by 3.95m, have a maximum height of 2.85 and height at the eaves of extension of 2.85m

Pending
Small
Full - Householder
26 Feb 2026SMD/2026/0084
7 , Fairfields Road , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7PEStaffordshire Moorlands

Conversion of existing roof space to habitable accomodation, increase in ridge height and roof extension to rear to provide dormer

Permitted
Small
Householder Notification Application
24 Feb 2026HNT/2026/0001
26 , Portland Drive , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6RYStaffordshire Moorlands

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed single storey rear extension forming porch and garden room to extend beyond the rear wall by 3.83m, have maximum height of 3.42m and a height at the eaves of the extension of 2.55m

Pending
Small
Full - MINOR
23 Feb 2026SMD/2026/0075
Glea Glow Cottage , Troughstones Road , Biddulph Common , Staffordshire , ST8 7SLStaffordshire Moorlands

Proposed agricultural building with lean to dry store

Pending
Small
Full - Householder
16 Feb 2026SMD/2026/0070
12 , ORME ROAD , BIDDULPH , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 7BTStaffordshire Moorlands

Proposed single storey extension to side

Pending
Small
Full - MINOR
13 Feb 2026SMD/2026/0066
31 , High Street , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6AWStaffordshire Moorlands

The erection of a battery of three garages

Pending
Small
Full - MINOR
9 Feb 2026SMD/2026/0060
Wragg Hall Farm , Biddulph Park Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7SJStaffordshire Moorlands

Demolition of agricultural building and formation of a new vehicular access and driveway to serve the new dwelling permitted under application reference SMD/2023/0212

Pending
Small
Full - Householder
5 Feb 2026SMD/2026/0055
16 , Jubilee Close , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6HQStaffordshire Moorlands

Proposed two storey side extension

Pending
Small
Discharge of conditions
26 Jan 2026DOC/2026/0009
Woodhouse Burial Ground , Woodhouse Lane , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7DPStaffordshire Moorlands

Discharge of Conditions 3 and 4 in relation to SMD/2024/0401

Withdrawn
Full - Householder
26 Jan 2026SMD/2026/0032
79 , Park Lane , Knypersley , Staffordshire , ST8 7BGStaffordshire Moorlands

Proposed 1 storey flat roof kitchen/diner extension to the rear of the property