Alton, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alton, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Alton are administered by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. View the full Staffordshire Moorlands District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Alton
Alton is a village in Staffordshire, England, renowned for the popular theme park Alton Towers, which is situated on the grounds of the historic Alton Mansion, once owned by the Earls of Shrewsbury and designed by architect Augustus Pugin. Historically, the village also featured copper works, as noted in a 1914 map by Whiston, highlighting its industrial past alongside its recreational offerings. This blend of attractions and heritage makes Alton a noteworthy location for planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,219 (2021)
District: Staffordshire Moorlands
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £435,820 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
- LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alton.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Alton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
174 planning applications found near Alton.
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Discharge of conditions 3, 9 and 17 relating to HPK/2024/0467
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: High Peak | Date: 2026-07-10
View full details - - 5 , The Hurstones , Hurstons Lane , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AP
Replacing the existing conservatory with a single-storey modern rear extension, along with the removal of the front porch and the construction of a minor side extension to the garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 1 THE MOUNT , High Street , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AQ
Non Material Amendment in relation to DOC/2025/0038 for the changes to original house window to a doorway on the west elevation (which is next to the new extension)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 22 , Town Head , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AW
Listed Building Consent for the widening of existing driveway by relocating the left-hand wall 1.5m, increasing the wall corner radius to 3.0m, installation of low-level lighting, relocation/removal o
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 22 , Town Head , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AW
Widening of existing driveway by relocating the left-hand wall 1.5m, increasing the wall corner radius to 3.0m, installation of low-level lighting, relocation/removal of small trees and shrubs and the
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Primitive Methodist Church , New Road , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AF
Discharge of conditions 9, 10 and 11 in relation to SMD/2024/0030
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Plot 2 , Hurstons Lane , Alton , Staffordshire ,
Discharge of condition 8 in relation to SMD/2023/0386
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - Fair Holme , Limekiln Lane , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AR
Single storey rear extension to replace the existing conservatory. Resubmission following previous refusal.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 1 , High Street , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AQ
To inspect and repair the professionally observed chimney and roofing faults, to expose and re-instate two original fireplaces as part of improvements to enhance the original features of the listed pr
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - SMD/2025/0426 - 1 , High Street , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AQ
Listed building consent to inspect and repair the professionally observed chimney and roofing faults, to expose and re-instate two original fireplaces as part of improvements to enhance the original f
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 1 , High Street , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AQ
Listed building consent to inspect and repair the professionally observed chimney and roofing faults, to expose and re-instate two original fireplaces as part of improvements to enhance the original f
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - The Old Parlour , Castle Hill Road , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AJ
Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of replacement building for use as holiday accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Granville , Limekiln Lane , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AR
Two storey rear extension to provide additional bedroom and to enlarge ground floor accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - Primitive Methodist Church , New Road , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AF
Discharge of Conditions 8, 9, 10 and 11 in relation to application SMD/2024/0030
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - 5 , Town Head , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AW
Proposed new front porch, a two storey extension to the rear of the property replacing an existing single storey flat roof extension and a new garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - 1 , The Mount , High Street , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AQ
Discharge of condition 4 relating to SMD/2024/0018
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - Red Lion Cottage , Smithy Bank , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AD
Listed building consent to take down and rebuild the two chimneys in brick to the same form profile as exisitng.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - Fair Holme , Limekiln Lane , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AR
Single storey rear extension to replace the existing conservatory
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-04-10
View full details - - The Old Vicarage , Dimble Lane , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4BL
Proposed extension to form a Living / Kitchen and Utility room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - The Old Vicarage , Dimble Lane , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4BL
Proposed garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-03-12
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A brief summary of Alton in Staffordshire
Alton is a village in Staffordshire, England, renowned for the popular theme park Alton Towers, which is situated on the grounds of the historic Alton Mansion, once owned by the Earls of Shrewsbury and designed by architect Augustus Pugin. Historically, the village also featured copper works, as noted in a 1914 map by Whiston, highlighting its industrial past alongside its recreational offerings. This blend of attractions and heritage makes Alton a noteworthy location for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,219 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Staffordshire Moorlands district.
Property prices in Alton show an average sale price of £435,820, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Alton a particularly low-crime area.
Alton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Alton and Farley. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Alton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Saltersford Lane Meadows SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Alton
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Alton. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Alton.
With an average of 92 days, decisions near Alton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Alton were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (8), listed building and heritage (5). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 11 applications
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