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Application Details
Application number SMD/2026/0029 Application type Full - Householder
Site address The Old Engine House , Biddulph Road , Mow Cop , Staffordshire , ST7 3PU Proposal Conversion of garage to living accomodation
Applicant name Mr J Foxall
C/O MAC Architectural Design
Agent name Mr Andrew Palin
MAC Architectural Design Limited
Applicant address 123 Moorland Road , Stoke on Trent , Staffordshire , ST6 1JD Agent address Moorland House , Burslem , Stoke on Trent , ST6 1JD
Application status FULL-APP
Received date 23/01/2026 Valid date 23/01/2026
Fee due 528.00 Fee paid 528.00
Determination required date 20/03/2026 Agreed extended date 23/04/2026
Case Officer Arne Swithenbank
Start of Public Consultation period 26/01/2026 End of Public Consultation period 13/03/2026
Referred to Secretary of State date Referral expiry date
Decision by Delegated Decision Committee date
Decision Planning Permission - Approved Decision Date 23/04/2026
Temp permission expiry date Permission expiry date 22/04/2029
Legal Obligation ref.

Consultations
Name Address
National Amenity Societies 37 Spital Square, London, E1 6DY,
SMDC Conservation Conservation Officer, Town Hall, Buxton,
Cllr Charlie Smith Biddulph West,
The Owner / Occupier TOWER HILL FARM, Biddulph Road, Mow Cop, ST7 3PU
Cllr Dave Proudlove Biddulph West,
Biddulph Town Council Town Hall, High Street, Biddulph, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 6AD
Cllr Nigel Yates Biddulph West Ward,

Attachments - Click the Description to view the attachment in a new window.
Date Description
26/01/2026 Design, Access & Heritage Statement
26/01/2026 1557-AL15A Plans & Elevations
26/01/2026 SUPERSEDED 1557-AL16B Existing & Proposed Plans
26/01/2026 SUPERSEDED 1557-AL17 Plans & Elevations
26/01/2026 1557-AL18 Details of Proposed Door
26/01/2026 Application Form
23/02/2026 Consultation Response SMDC Conservation Officer 23.02.2026
22/04/2026 Revised site plan dwg 1557 rev A
23/04/2026 Report
23/04/2026 Decision

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