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Application Details
Application number SMD/2026/0117 Application type Full - MINOR
Site address GARAGE REAR OF 1A , Town Head , Alton , Staffordshire , Proposal Change of use of existing garage to form a 1 bedroom dwelling
Applicant name Mr John Miller
Agent name Lorna Shaw
Startin & Co Property Design
Applicant address Limekiln Lane , Alton , Staffordshire , ST10 4AR Agent address 60 , Uttoxeter , ST14 8EU
Application status Consultations/Re-consultations issued

Received date 12/03/2026 Valid date 30/03/2026
Fee due 588.00 Fee paid 588.00
Determination required date 25/05/2026 Agreed extended date
Case Officer Reuben Berriman
Start of Public Consultation period 31/03/2026 End of Public Consultation period 06/05/2026
Referred to Secretary of State date Referral expiry date
Decision by Committee date
Decision Statutory consultation period Decision Date
Temp permission expiry date Permission expiry date
Legal Obligation ref.

Consultations
Name Address
SCC (Highways) C/o Staffordshire County Council, 3rd Floor, 1Staffordshire Place, Wedgwood Building, Tipping Street, ST16 2DH
The Owner / Occupier 17, Headland Way, Alton, ST10 4AN
Ramblers Association 48, Langtree Close, Cannock, Staffs, WS12 3TT
Severn Trent Water Buildover Team
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST17 0WT
SMDC Environmental Health Environmental Health,
SMDC Trees
SMDC Waste (Operational Services) LEEK
SMDC Conservation Conservation Officer, Town Hall, Buxton,
Cllr Nigel Moult Alton,
Alton Parish Council
The Owner / Occupier 4a, Town Head, Alton, ST10 4AW
The Owner / Occupier 6, Town Head, Alton, ST10 4AW
The Owner / Occupier LYCH COTTAGE, Town Head, Alton, ST10 4AW
The Owner / Occupier 19, Headland Way, Alton, ST10 4AN
The Owner / Occupier 21, Headland Way, Alton, ST10 4AN
The Owner / Occupier 23, Headland Way, Alton, ST10 4AN
The Owner / Occupier 1a POACHERS COTTAGE, Town Head, Alton, ST10 4AW
The Owner / Occupier OLD FOX HOUSE, Town Head, Alton, ST10 4AW
The Owner / Occupier ALMARIE, Town Head, Alton, ST10 4AW
The Owner / Occupier 5, Town Head, Alton, ST10 4AW
The Owner / Occupier 11, Headland Way, Alton, ST10 4AN
The Owner / Occupier 13, Headland Way, Alton, ST10 4AN
The Owner / Occupier 15, Headland Way, Alton, ST10 4AN
Peak & Northern Footpaths Society 48 Langtree Close, Cannock, WS12 3TT

Attachments - Click the Description to view the attachment in a new window.
Date Description
31/03/2026 2026-261 - Structural Report
31/03/2026 2026-261 -001 P1 Existing and Proposed Layout
31/03/2026 2026-261 Heritage Statement
31/03/2026 2026-261-001 P1 Existing and Proposed Layout
31/03/2026 2026-261-002 Location and Site Plans
31/03/2026 2026-261-002 P2 Location and Site Plans
31/03/2026 2026-261-003 Biodiversity Plans and Photographs
31/03/2026 Application Form
31/03/2026 Design and Access Statement
31/03/2026 Public Comment A. Bell
31/03/2026 Public Comment Peak and Northern Footpaths Society

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