Planning permission in Staffordshire Moorlands

In the last 12 months, 76.0% of home project applications were approved in Staffordshire Moorlands (125 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about ten weeks (median 71 days).

Across all application types, 81.7% of 2,538 applications decided since May 2022 were approved. Based on Staffordshire Moorlands's public planning register. Data last updated: 19 May 2026.

3,356Total applications

2,538Decided

81.7%Approval rate (of decided)

2,074 Approved+464 Refused+84 Withdrawn+0 Pending+734 Outcome not determined=3,356 Total

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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Home extensions and alterations (householder)	913	754	159	82.6%
Full planning applications	748	580	168	77.5%
Discharging planning conditions	253	247	6	97.6%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development)	125	111	14	88.8%
Listed Building Consent	108	102	6	94.4%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a)	99	92	7	92.9%
Agricultural/Forestry Determination	81	50	31	61.7%
Notification - Change of Use Prior Approval	68	41	27	60.3%
Outline - MINOR apps	35	10	25	28.6%
Advertisement Consent	29	23	6	79.3%
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use)	26	25	1	96.2%
Other*	53	39	14	mixed types

* Other combines smaller categories: Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (14), Demolition (8), Environmental impact screening and scoping (7), Permission in Principle (7), All others (6), Phone masts and telecoms (3), Reserved Matters - Small-scale MAJOR apps (2), Electricity Applications - Circular 14/90 (1), Outline - Small-scale MAJOR apps (1), Outline - Large-scale MAJOR apps (1), Listed Building Consent - Demolition (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
Q3 2023	79	59	74.7%
Q4 2023	170	144	84.7%
Q1 2024	155	119	76.8%
Q2 2024	178	152	85.4%
Q3 2024	196	162	82.7%
Q4 2024	178	146	82.0%
Q1 2025	142	118	83.1%
Q2 2025	180	146	81.1%
Q3 2025	167	133	79.6%
Q4 2025	149	114	76.5%
Q1 2026	125	95	76.0%
Q2 2026	84	71	84.5%

By Ward

All wards, across all years.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
No ward data available

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Staffordshire Moorlands?

In the last 12 months, 76.0% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Staffordshire Moorlands, based on 125 decided applications. Across all application types, 81.7% of 2,538 applications decided since May 2022 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in Staffordshire Moorlands?

The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Staffordshire Moorlands in the last 12 months was 71 days (about ten weeks). Times vary case by case.

Do I need planning permission in Staffordshire Moorlands?

It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.

Do I need a planning consultant in Staffordshire Moorlands?

Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.

Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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