Change of use applications in Staffordshire Moorlands

There were 87 change of use applications in Staffordshire Moorlands in the last 12 months. Of the 25 decided so far, 11 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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Showing 32 of 32 applications
22 Oct 2026 Valid application received CON/2026/0080

Froghall Farm , Knowsley Hill , Longnor , Staffordshire , SK17 0PW

Conversion of agricultural barns attached to farmhouse to a residential annex, demolition of rear barn and replacement with smaller structure as part ...

Consultation by other authoritites Staffordshire Moorlands
20 Oct 2026 Statutory consultation period SMD/2026/0487

1 , Charles Street , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 1EE

Change of use application from Class E(e) Medical/ Health to Class E(c) (iii) Other appropriate services in a commercial, business or service locality...

Full - MINOR Staffordshire Moorlands
20 Oct 2026 Statutory consultation period SMD/2026/0481

Longcroft Lodge , BOND HOUSE LANE , HORTON , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST13 8PU

Exsting Lawful Development Certificate for the erection of dwellinghouse, summerhouse and conservatory, and associated change of use of the land to pr...

Certificate of Lawfulness - Existing Staffordshire Moorlands
13 Oct 2026 Invalid application SMD/2026/0471

Vicarage Cottage, Heath House Lane, Horton, Staffordshire, ST13 8PH

Proposed alterations to convert Vicarage Cottage and Ivy Cottage into a single dwelling. Single storey rear extension, elevational alterations and dem...

Full - Householder Staffordshire Moorlands
9 Oct 2026 Application Invalid SMD/2026/0467

Rock Cliffe, Main Road, Hollington, Staffordshire, ST10 4HS

Temporary siting of one caravan for residential occupation ancillary to the implementation of Class Q approval reference [DET/2025/0034] during conver...

Full - MINOR Staffordshire Moorlands
8 Oct 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued SMD/2026/0461

BURLEIGH HOUSE , Leek Road , Moorville , Cellarhead , Staffordshire , ST9 0DG

Change of use of the existing hotel (Use Class C1) to an adult residential care home (Use Class C2).

Full - MINOR Staffordshire Moorlands
8 Oct 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued DET/2026/0040

BERRISFORD BARNS , Sytch Road , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8QX

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildi...

Notification - Change of Use Prior Approval Staffordshire Moorlands
28 Sept 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued SMD/2026/0419

Barn , Cash Heath Farm , Cash Heath , Forsbrook , Staffordshire , ST11 9DE

Conversion of barn to dwelling

Full - MINOR Staffordshire Moorlands
25 Sept 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued SMD/2026/0001

The Fields Farm , Draycott Cross Road , Brook Houses , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 2NT

Retrospective change of use the existing agricultural building to be used for an education centre, business conferencing and social functions (includi...

Full Planning - Small-scale MAJOR apps Staffordshire Moorlands
23 Sept 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued SMD/2026/0434

LAND NORTH OF FAIR VIEW , Ball Lane , Brown Edge , Staffordshire , ST6 8SW

Siting of shepherd’s hut to provide holiday accommodation (retrospective)

Full - MINOR Staffordshire Moorlands
22 Sept 2026 Invalid application SMD/2026/0438

77, High Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1AN

Change of use of the existing premises, previously authorised and operated as a tea room and subsequently used as a craft/gift shop, to a small bar se...

Full - MINOR Staffordshire Moorlands
17 Sept 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued SMD/2026/0352

Hall Yard Buildings , High Street , Upper Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4DZ

Listed Building consent - Change of Use from Commercial (Use Class E) to Residential (Use Class C3) and installation and replacement of existing widow...

Listed Building Consent - Alteration Staffordshire Moorlands
17 Sept 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued SMD/2026/0406

Beaver Hall Equestrian Centre , ASHBOURNE ROAD , BOTTOMHOUSE , LEEK , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST13 7EZ

Conversion of a barn into a dwelling

Full - MINOR Staffordshire Moorlands
14 Sept 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued SMD/2026/0432

Land at , New Street Farm , Ashbourne Road , Winkhill , Staffordshire , ST13 7PW

Change of use for the secure storage of 20no. caravans

Full - MINOR Staffordshire Moorlands
11 Sept 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued SMD/2026/0404

LAND SOUTH OF , Woodhead Road , Light Oaks , Staffordshire ,

Change of use from agricultural land to a secure dog walking field with associated fencing, gates and parking area

Full - MINOR Staffordshire Moorlands
9 Sept 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued SMD/2026/0401

Rushton Inn , Macclesfield Road , Rushton Spencer , Staffordshire , SK11 0SE

Conversion of Former Public House to Two Semi-Detached Dwellings

Full - MINOR Staffordshire Moorlands
7 Sept 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued SMD/2026/0414

36B Staffordshire Wildlife Trust , DERBY STREET , LEEK , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST13 5AB

Change of use to Drinking Establishment (sui generis) and replacement advertisement board

Full - MINOR Staffordshire Moorlands
7 Sept 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued SMD/2026/0394

The Lodge , the Tawny Hotel , Consall Lane , Consall , Staffordshire , ST9 0AF

Proposed change of use to Lodge from residential property (C3) to ancillary accommodation to 'The Tawny' Hotel (C1)

Full - MINOR Staffordshire Moorlands
7 Sept 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued DET/2026/0035

Cheadle Equestrian Centre , EAVES LANE , CHEADLE , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 1RB

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellingho...

Notification - Change of Use Prior Approval Staffordshire Moorlands
3 Sept 2026 Invalid application SMD/2026/0410

70B, Congleton Road, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 6EG

Proposed permanent use as a small children's home within Use Class C2, accommodating a maximum of one child or young person at any time.

Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Staffordshire Moorlands
1 Sept 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued SMD/2026/0403

22 The Gables , Donkey Lane , Cheadle , Staffordshire , ST10 2ED

Proposed Change of Use to a Children's Residential Care Home (Use Class C2)

Full - MINOR Staffordshire Moorlands
28 Aug 2026 Invalid application SMD/2026/0398

Land East of, New Street, Biddulph Moor, Staffordshire

Proposed Change of use from field to dog exercise area

Full - MINOR Staffordshire Moorlands
28 Aug 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued SMD/2026/0397

1 , Parklands , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7JL

Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Use: Use as a residential home for a maximum of one child, aged between 6 - 18 years of age, supported by ...

Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Staffordshire Moorlands
28 Aug 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued DET/2026/0031

55 , St Edward Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5DN

Application to determine of prior approval is required for change of use back to residential use from mixed use.

Notification - Change of Use Prior Approval Staffordshire Moorlands
28 Aug 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued DET/2026/0030

53 , St Edward Street , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 5DN

Application to determine if prior approval is required for change of use back to residential use from mixed use.

Notification - Change of Use Prior Approval Staffordshire Moorlands
26 Aug 2026 Valid application received CON/2026/0063

Royal Cottage Barn , Buxton Road , Upper Hulme ,

Proposed conversion of an existing disused barn into a three bedroom dwelling.

Consultation by other authoritites Staffordshire Moorlands
26 Aug 2026 Valid application received CON/2026/0064

Flash Barn , Summer Lane , Quarnford ,

Proposed conversion of an existing disused field barn into a four bedroom dwelling.

Consultation by other authoritites Staffordshire Moorlands
24 Aug 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued SMD/2026/0392

Archbury Lodge , ASHBOURNE ROAD , WHISTON , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 2HU

Change of use from horse paddock to horse paddock and secure dog exercise field with associated parking

Full - MINOR Staffordshire Moorlands
21 Aug 2026 Refused 10 Sep DET/2026/0028

Oakleys Farm , Little Blakeley Lane Farm , BLAKELEY LANE , DILHORNE , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST10 2PT

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Building to a farm shop/kitchen/farm office

Notification - Change of Use Prior Approval Staffordshire Moorlands
20 Aug 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued DET/2026/0027

58 THE STEWARTS FARM , Brookhouse Lane , Armshead , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST2 8NE

Prior Notification for change of use of agricultural buildings to form 3no. dwellinghouses and associated building operations (Class Q Permitted Devel...

Notification - Change of Use Prior Approval Staffordshire Moorlands
10 Aug 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued SMD/2026/0313

Hall Yard Buildings , High Street , Upper Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4DZ

Change of use from Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Use Class C3 (dwellinghouse), application to also include the restoration of the ...

Full - MINOR Staffordshire Moorlands
31 Jul 2026 Consultations/Re-consultations issued DET/2026/0024

Tall Ash Farm , BIDDULPH ROAD , HORTON , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST13 8QX

Prior approval application for the change of Use of Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (Class C3)

Notification - Change of Use Prior Approval Staffordshire Moorlands
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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