Ipstones, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ipstones, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ipstones are administered by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. View the full Staffordshire Moorlands District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ipstones
Ipstones is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the northern part of Staffordshire, England. Known for its charming rural landscape, it offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, catering to both residential and community developments in this tranquil area.
Population: 1,467 (2021)
District: Staffordshire Moorlands
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Area Information
- Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
- LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ipstones.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ipstones.
- 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 Ipstones based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Ipstones.
- - ACCESS TO COLLYHOLE WOOD AND GOG WOOD , CHURCH LANE , IPSTONES , STAFFORDSHIRE ,
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a single-storey forestry storage building for secure on-site accommodation of tools, PPE, and materials required for woodland management.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - LAND OFF , Shay Lane , Ipstones , Staffordshire ,
Demolition of existing summerhouse and proposed conversion, extension and alteration of an existing barn to form 1no. self-build dwellinghouse and associated works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Meadow Place Farm , Brookfields Road , Ipstones , Staffordshire , ST10 2LY
Application for Approval of Reserved Matters following Outline Approval of SMD/2022/0593 for the construction of a single dwelling to the rear of the existing house
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 25 , Brookfields Road , Ipstones , Staffordshire , ST10 2LY
Expanding the lean to at the side of the existing rear extension. Bringing it out to form the boundary with the garden of number 23. Also making the kitchen window at the rear of the property into a d
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Clough Head Farm , Shay Lane , Ipstones , Staffordshire , ST10 2LZ
Change of use to a section of redundant adjoining farm shed to the housing of a biomass system to serve three adjoining residential units, including incidental works to provide a black flue pipe (sui
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2019-06-20
View full details - - PARK FARM, SHAY LANE, IPSTONES, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 2LZ
Agricultural building for housing livestock, machinery and fodder
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2014-03-25
View full details - - Clough Head Farm, Clough Head Farm, Shay Lane, Staffordshire, Ipstones, ST10 2LZ
Erection of Building to Cover the Existing Muck Store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2012-10-29
View full details - - Clough Head Farm, Clough Head Farm, Shay Lane, Staffordshire, Ipstones, ST10 2LZ
Erection of Agricultural Building for Storage of Fodder and Machinery and associated yard. Use of existing agricultural building for livestock housing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2012-06-24
View full details - - Clough Head Farm, Clough Head Farm, Shay Lane, Staffordshire, Ipstones, ST10 2LZ
Dual pitch steel portal framed barn
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2012-04-17
View full details - - The Barn, The Barn, Clough Head Farm, Ipstones, Shay Lane, Staffordshire, ST10 2LZ
Lawful Development Certificate for Existing Use - Continuous use of the building as a single dwelling house in breach of a condition on the planning permission (ref: SM91- 0488) restricting occupancy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2011-08-26
View full details - - Clough Head Farm, Clough Head Farm, Shay Lane, Staffordshire Moorlands, Ipstones, ST10 2LZ
Cover open yard
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2010-07-19
View full details - - Barn, Barn, Park Farm, Ipstones, Shay Lane, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 2LZ
Change of use of barn to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2004-11-23
View full details - - Park House Farm, Ipstones
Conversion of barn to provide residential accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire | Date: 2000-11-09
View full details - - Park House Farm, Park House Farm, Ipstones, Stoke-On-Trent, ST10 2LZ
Conversion of barn to dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2000-08-09
View full details - - Clough Head Farm, Clough Head Farm, Ipstones, Stoke-On-Trent, ST10 2LZ
Removal of condition no.1( SM/6643):- Restriction to holiday accommodation use only
Status: Unresolved | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2000-02-14
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A brief summary of Ipstones in Staffordshire
Ipstones is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the northern part of Staffordshire, England. Known for its charming rural landscape, it offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, catering to both residential and community developments in this tranquil area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,467 (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 Ipstones a particularly low-crime area.
Ipstones has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Caldon Canal, Ipstones, Foxt. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Ipstones includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Churnet Valley SSSI; 14 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, Ipstones 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 Ipstones
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Ipstones. Of these, 0% were approved.
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 Ipstones.
The most common application types near Ipstones were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).
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