Rushton Inn (Former) , Macclesfield Road , Rushton Spencer , Staffordshire , SK11 0SE

Statutory consultation period SMD/2026/0218
Date received
5 May 2026
Date validated
8 May 2026
Postcode
SK11 0SE

Description

Planning in Principle for the erection of five dwellings on the "Grey Field" site and previously developed land former Rushton Inn site

Staffordshire Moorlands
Planning Authority Score
0.6/10
Poor
#281 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Staffordshire Moorlands is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #263 out of 282. 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. View full council performance
Staffordshire Moorlands decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #256 of 282
80%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #265 of 282
37%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #263 of 282
66%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #267 of 282
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