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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 and change of use of stable building to incorporate garage within part of the building
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 Consultations/Re-consultations issued

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
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 Under assessment by case officer Decision Date
Temp permission expiry date Permission expiry date
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 1557-AL16B Existing & Proposed Plans
26/01/2026 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

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