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Planning in Longsdon

Only 5 decisions near Longsdon in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Longsdon in the last 24 months, from Staffordshire Moorlands District Council's planning register.

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Around Longsdon

Postcode districts

ST9 87 applications in the last 12 monthsST13 189 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

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About Longsdon

Longsdon is a village and civil parish located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of England, approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Leek along the A53 road. This rural area presents unique planning opportunities and considerations for developers and residents alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 561 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Staffordshire Moorlands district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Longsdon area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Longsdon a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Longsdon has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Longsdon 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Longsdon, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Longsdon.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), amendments (2), other applications (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Longsdon?
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Longsdon.
What types of planning applications are most common near Longsdon?
The most common type of planning application near Longsdon is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Longsdon?
You can search and track planning applications near Longsdon on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.