CRODA CHEMICALS EUROPE LTD , Barnfield Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5QJ Data via plota.co.uk

SMD/2026/0167 - Reserved Matters - Small-scale MAJOR apps Approved
Admin / procedural

Proposal

This application seeks approval of the reserved matters relating to layout, scale, appearance, access and landscaping for the proposed development previously granted outline planning permission. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
7 Apr 2026
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Approved
7 Jul 2026

Approved on 7 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Documents

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Associated applications 3

Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Leek built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area1,404 m² (15,113 sq ft)
Energy ratingA (asset rating 13)
UseOffices and Workshop Businesses
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in September 2023, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Staffordshire Moorlands
Application type
Reserved Matters - Small-scale MAJOR apps
Postcode
ST13 5QJ
Received
7 Apr 2026
Validated
7 Apr 2026
Case officer
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Target decision
7 Jul 2026
Decision
Planning Permission - Approved
Decision date
7 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
CTD Architects

Consultation & key dates

Consultation
17 Apr 2026
Comments by
23 Jun 2026

Historical activity at this location

21 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
Application for a Non-Material Amendment in relation to application SMD/2022/0621
NMA/2023/0028
2022 Approved
Hybrid planning application seeking 1) Full permission (part retrospective) for an Office…
SMD/2022/0498
2022 Approved
Hybrid planning application seeking 1) Full permission (part retrospective) for an Office…
SMD/2022/0498
2023 Approved
Proposed solvent tank farm, charge room, access gantries and pipe bridge
SMD/2023/0441
2022 Approved
This application seeks Full Planning Permission to build a new two-story building on the…
SMD/2022/0621
2022 Approved
This application seeks Full Planning Permission to build a new two-story building on the…
SMD/2022/0621
2022 Approved
Full Planning Permission for a new utility building, forming part of the site's Phase 3 w…
SMD/2022/0545
2022 Approved
Full Planning Permission for a new utility building, forming part of the site's Phase 3 w…
SMD/2022/0545
2022
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4, 6, 8 and 9 of SMD/2021/0749
DOC/2022/0024
2022
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4, 6, 8 and 9 of SMD/2021/0749
DOC/2022/0024
2021 Approved
Full Planning Permission for a new four-storey building, forming part of the site's Phase…
SMD/2021/0749
2021 Approved
Full Planning Permission for a new four-storey building, forming part of the site's Phase…
SMD/2021/0749
2021 Approved
Site exit works onto Barnfield Road.
SMD/2021/0495
2021 Approved
Site exit works onto Barnfield Road.
SMD/2021/0495
2020 Approved
Installation of 2no. New Immediate Product Tanks, which will be located within the existi…
SMD/2020/0696
2020 Approved
Refurbish the existing workshop building to accommodate new equipment and processes. As p…
SMD/2020/0635
2020 Approved
Consultation on a variation of an environmental permit
CON/2020/0028
2020
Discharge of Condition 3 in relation to SMD/2020/0294
DOC/2020/0087
2020 Approved
Construction of a new two storey industrial unit workshop, with office facilities at firs…
SMD/2020/0294
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Nearby activity

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2022 Approved
Land At 116 , Ash Bank Road , Werrington , Staffordshire ,
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Staffordshire Moorlands
Planning Authority Score
0.4/10
Poor
#296 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

Staffordshire Moorlands is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #277 out of 296. 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 76% approved vs 90% nationally.

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Staffordshire Moorlands decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #283 of 296
76%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #292 of 296
36%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #277 of 296
66%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #280 of 296
59%
Minor dwellings approved
41 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
36 decided
396
Total decisions
94 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.