Oakamoor, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oakamoor, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Oakamoor are administered by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. View the full Staffordshire Moorlands District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Oakamoor
Oakamoor is a quaint village located in north Staffordshire, England, known for its picturesque surroundings and community spirit. This small village may appeal to those researching planning applications, as it offers potential for development in a charming rural setting.
Population: 587 (2021)
District: Staffordshire Moorlands
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £198,965 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
- LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oakamoor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oakamoor.
- 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 Oakamoor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Oakamoor.
- - Moor Court , FARLEY ROAD , OAKAMOOR , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 3BD
Variation of conditions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, 14 & 17 in relation to SMD/2023/0246
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - Moor Court Hall, Moor Court , FARLEY ROAD , OAKAMOOR , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 3BD
Renovation works to restore the property. Internal alterations to predominantly remove modern interventions. Removal of modern external door and reinstatement of window to East Elevation. Renovation w
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Moor Court Hall, Moor Court , FARLEY ROAD , OAKAMOOR , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 3BD
Listed Building Consent for Renovation works to restore the property. Internal alterations to predominantly remove modern interventions. Removal of modern external door and reinstatement of window to
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Stoneydale Farm , Stoneydale , Oakamoor , Staffordshire , ST10 3AH
Conversion of stable block into a single dwelling with associated landscaping and access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-03-05
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A brief summary of Oakamoor in Staffordshire
Oakamoor is a quaint village located in north Staffordshire, England, known for its picturesque surroundings and community spirit. This small village may appeal to those researching planning applications, as it offers potential for development in a charming rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 587 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Staffordshire Moorlands district.
Property prices in Oakamoor show an average sale price of £198,965, 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 Oakamoor a particularly low-crime area.
Oakamoor has one conservation area within its boundaries: Oakamoor. 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 Oakamoor includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dimmings Dale & The Ranger SSSI, Bath Pasture SSSI; 20 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, Oakamoor 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 Oakamoor
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Oakamoor. 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 Oakamoor.
The most common application types near Oakamoor were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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