Biddulph, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Biddulph, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Biddulph are administered by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. View the full Staffordshire Moorlands District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Biddulph
Biddulph is a town and civil parish located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. Situated 9 miles north of Stoke-on-Trent and 5 miles southeast of Congleton, it is near the Staffordshire/Cheshire border. As of the 2011 census, Biddulph had a population of 19,892, making it a significant locality for planning applications in the area.
Population: 19,633 (2021)
District: Staffordshire Moorlands
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Area Information
- Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
- LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Biddulph.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Biddulph.
- 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 Biddulph based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Biddulph.
- - 8 , KINGSFIELD ROAD , BIDDULPH , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 6DN
PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION TO LINK OUTBUILDING TO MAIN HOUSE, EXTENSION AND CONVERSION OF GARAGE TO UTILITY AND PROPOSED PITCHED ROOF OVER
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 31 , High Street , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6AW
The erection of a battery of three garages
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 16 , Jubilee Close , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6HQ
Proposed two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 56 & 58 , High Street , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6AR
Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use of the premises falling within Use Class E
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 56 & 58 , High Street , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6AR
Change of use of first floor of premises to offices (Use Class E)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 62 , St Johns Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6LQ
Proposed new vehicular access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 13, High Street, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 6AW
Change of Use from Butchers (Class E) to Hot Food Takeaway (Sui Generis) serving English & Slovakian Food.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 1 , Wharf Road , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6AJ
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to three-bedroom dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) There will be no
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre , Thames Drive , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7HL
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for Installation of 50KWp Solar PV System on the existing roof of Biddulph Leisure Centre.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre , Thames Drive , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 7HL
Addition of roof-mounted handrail to provide safe access and maintenance in preparation for solar panel installation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2023-10-12
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A brief summary of Biddulph in Staffordshire
Biddulph is a town and civil parish located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. Situated 9 miles north of Stoke-on-Trent and 5 miles southeast of Congleton, it is near the Staffordshire/Cheshire border. As of the 2011 census, Biddulph had a population of 19,892, making it a significant locality for planning applications in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 19,633 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Staffordshire Moorlands district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Biddulph a particularly low-crime area.
Biddulph has one conservation area within its boundaries: Biddulph Grange. 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 Biddulph includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Biddulph 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 Biddulph
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Biddulph. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Biddulph.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Biddulph slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Biddulph were full planning applications (17), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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