Bradley in the Moors, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bradley in the Moors, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bradley in the Moors are administered by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. View the full Staffordshire Moorlands District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bradley in the Moors
Bradley in the Moors is a quaint village in the Staffordshire Moorlands district, now part of the parish of Alton. Nestled between Gallows Green and Great Gate, it features a handful of cottages, two farms, and a small B&B. Historically, it had a population of 77 in 1931 before merging with Alton and Croxden in 1934, making it a unique spot for planning applications within a rural community.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
- LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bradley in the Moors.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bradley in the Moors.
- 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 Bradley in the Moors based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Bradley in the Moors.
- - Spond Farm , Greatgate Lane , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4BN
Proposed Portal Frame Agricultural Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2021-02-16
View full details - SMD/2021/0089 - Capri , Gallows Green , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4BN
Outline planning application with all matters reserved for a residential development
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2021-02-15
View full details - - Capri , Gallows Green , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4BN
Outline planning application with all matters reserved for a residential development
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2021-02-15
View full details - - Corner Cottage , Gallows Green , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4BN
Proposed two storey extension, single storey rear extension and the replacement of existing flat roof with pitched roof
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2020-06-04
View full details - - Corner Cottage , Gallows Green , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4BN
Two storey rear extension; two storey side extension; single storey rear extension; and replacement of existing flat roof with pitched roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2018-08-20
View full details - - Corner Cottage , Gallows Green , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4BN
Two storey rear extension, replacement of existing flat roof with pitched roof
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2018-04-26
View full details - - The Bungalow, Gallows Green, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4BN
Extension and alterations to existing bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2017-12-21
View full details - - Broad View, Tythe Barn, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4EY
Erection of a porch and rear single storey extension with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2017-12-20
View full details - - 1, Summerhill, Gallows Green, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4BN
Discharge of Condition 21 relating to application SMD/2016/0150
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2017-07-10
View full details - - 1, Summerhill, Gallows Green, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4BN
Removal of condition 17 relating to SMD/2016/0150
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2017-07-07
View full details - - The Spond Farm, Greatgate Lane, Gallows Green, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4BN
Portal Frame Agricultural Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2017-05-25
View full details - - The Spond Farm, Gallows Green, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4BN
Agricultural Slurry Lagoon
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2017-05-25
View full details - - Spond Farm Greatgate Lane Gallows Green Alton ST10 4BN
Agricultural Slurry Lagoon
Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2017-05-16
View full details - - Candlelight Cottage, GALLOWS GREEN, ALTON, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 4BN
Proposed two storey extension replacing existing conservatory (resubmission of SMD/2016/0442)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2016-07-19
View full details - - Candlelight Cottage, GALLOWS GREEN, ALTON, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 4BN
Proposed extension replacing existing conservatory
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2016-05-23
View full details - - Summerhill, 1 Gallows Green, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4BN
Proposed dwelling and creation of new vehicular access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2016-03-07
View full details - - Weavers View, Gallows Green, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4BN
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2015-11-02
View full details - - Rose Cottage, Gallows Green, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4BN
Discharge of condition 5 (SMD/2014/0196)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2015-01-21
View full details - - Weavers View, Gallows Green, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4BN
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2015-01-08
View full details - - Capri, Gallows Green, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4BN
Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for residential development
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2014-12-16
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A brief summary of Bradley in the Moors in Staffordshire
Bradley in the Moors is a quaint village in the Staffordshire Moorlands district, now part of the parish of Alton. Nestled between Gallows Green and Great Gate, it features a handful of cottages, two farms, and a small B&B. Historically, it had a population of 77 in 1931 before merging with Alton and Croxden in 1934, making it a unique spot for planning applications within a rural community.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bradley in the Moors a particularly low-crime area.
Bradley in the Moors 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 Bradley in the Moors includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dimmings Dale & The Ranger SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Bradley in the Moors
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Bradley in the Moors. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 95 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 Bradley in the Moors.
With an average of 95 days, decisions near Bradley in the Moors 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 Bradley in the Moors were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (7), listed building and heritage (5). Full planning applications account for 58% 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: 21 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- Hansley Cross planning applications
- Alton planning applications
- Great Gate planning applications
- Croxden planning applications
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