97 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Statutory consultation period
SMD/2026/0024
Description
Proposed change of use of existing tool storage building to form new cattery
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Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
Approved
56 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Proposed Extension to Side, forming Study, Shower Room, Utility and Store and demolition…
2021
Approved
25 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Two storey side and rear extension
2021
Approved
25 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Two storey side and rear extension
2021
Approved
39 Woody End , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Proposed Single Storey Extension
2021
Approved
39 Woody End , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Proposed Single Storey Extension
2021
Approved
55 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Proposed replacement signage
2021
Approved
55 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Proposed replacement signage
2021
Withdrawn
55 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Application for removal or variation of a condition following the grant of SMD/2021/0204
2021
Withdrawn
55 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Application for removal or variation of a condition following the grant of SMD/2021/0204
2021
Approved
95, School Lane, Caverswall, Staffordshire, ST11 9EN
Proposed two storey extension to side of existing dwelling and replacement roof to conser…
2021
Approved
95, School Lane, Caverswall, Staffordshire, ST11 9EN
Proposed two storey extension to side of existing dwelling and replacement roof to conser…
2021
Approved
55 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Proposed single storey front extension to shop premises
2021
Approved
55 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Proposed single storey front extension to shop premises
2020
Refused
95 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Proposed two storey extension to side of existing dwelling
2020
Approved
44 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Demolition of existing gagare space and construction of new single storey rear extension
2019
Approved
99 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Demolition of timber garage to replace with timber garage & store.
2019
Approved
99 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Demolition of timber garage to replace with timber garage & store.
2019
Approved
44 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Two storey extension to dwelling with new site access off vicarage cresent.
2019
Approved
44 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Two storey extension to dwelling with new site access off vicarage cresent.
2018
Approved
77 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Alterations and extensions
2016
Approved
Vicarage Farm, School Lane, Caverswall, Staffordshire, ST11 9EN
Retrospective permission for replacement of a defective flat roof to a domestic garage an…
2016
Approved
Vicarage Farm, School Lane, Caverswall, Staffordshire, ST11 9EN
Retrospective permission for replacement of a defective flat roof to a domestic garage an…
2016
Approved
Kingston House, School Lane, Caverswall, Staffordshire, ST11 9EN
Erection of a single storey side extension, alterations to existing roof shape and constr…
2016
Approved
Kingston House, School Lane, Caverswall, Staffordshire, ST11 9EN
Erection of a single storey side extension, alterations to existing roof shape and constr…
2021
With conditions
55 , School Lane , Caverswall , Staffordshire , ST11 9EN
Discharge of conditions 2, 3 and 4 relating to SMD/2021/0204
Staffordshire Moorlands
Planning Authority Score
0.6/10
Poor
#291 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
Staffordshire Moorlands is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #273 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 66% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Staffordshire Moorlands is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 80% approved vs 90% nationally.
Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Staffordshire Moorlands decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #264 of 292
80%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #275 of 292
37%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #273 of 292
66%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #277 of 292
62%
Minor dwellings approved
34 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
42 decided
419
Total decisions
84 refused in 2025