Alton Towers , Farley Lane , Farley , Staffordshire , ST10 4DB

Pending SMD/2026/0211
Commercial & major works
Council
Staffordshire Moorlands 0.6/10
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Date validated
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
ST10 4DB

Description

Proposed walk through attraction building

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Historical activity at this location

50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Retrospective installation of stage and associated canopy structure.
SMD/2025/0392
2025 Approved
Retrospective installation of stage and associated canopy structure.
SMD/2025/0392
2024 Approved
Construction of two log cabins and associated pathways/landscaping.
SMD/2024/0438
2024 Approved
Construction of two log cabins and associated pathways/landscaping.
SMD/2024/0438
2024 Approved
Removal of the existing 2 no. static and 1 no. portacabins and the decluttering of the si…
SMD/2024/0114
2024 Approved
Removal of the existing 2 no. static and 1 no. portacabins and the decluttering of the si…
SMD/2024/0114
2024 Approved
Application for Variation of a Conditions 1, 3, 4 and 6 in relation to application SMD/20…
SMD/2024/0016
2024 Approved
Application for Variation of a Conditions 1, 3, 4 and 6 in relation to application SMD/20…
SMD/2024/0016
2022 Approved
Removal of existing structures and construction of new building to house indoor attractio…
SMD/2022/0556
2022 Approved
Removal of existing structures and construction of new building to house indoor attractio…
SMD/2022/0556
2021 Approved
Installation of green room cabin
SMD/2021/0851
2021 Approved
Installation of green room cabin
SMD/2021/0851
2021 Approved
Installation of a seasonal temporary stage
SMD/2021/0330
2021 Approved
Installation of a seasonal temporary stage
SMD/2021/0330
2020
Listed Building Consent for Alton Towers heritage tour and scaremaze attraction.
SMD/2020/0553
2019 Approved
Change of use of land for seasonal car parking together with associated surfacing, draina…
SMD/2019/0695
2019 Approved
Change of use of land for seasonal car parking together with associated surfacing, draina…
SMD/2019/0695
2019 Approved
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission SMD/2013/1047
SMD/2019/0461
2019 Approved
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission SMD/2013/1047
SMD/2019/0461
2019 Approved
Application for variation of condition 7 of SMD/2010/0547 relating to the Banqueting Hall…
SMD/2019/0224
2019 Approved
Application for variation of condition 7 of SMD/2010/0547 relating to the Banqueting Hall…
SMD/2019/0224
2019 Approved
Proposed portable cabin
SMD/2019/0155
2019 Approved
Proposed portable cabin
SMD/2019/0155
2018 Approved
The proposal is for the installation of 2 No. of Junior Drop Tower rides with an associat…
SMD/2018/0793
2024 With conditions
Dishcarge of condition 22 of SMD/2022/0556
DOC/2024/0013
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
Land at , ALTON TOWERS , Farley Lane , Farley , Staffordshire , ST10 4DB
Install 252 panel roof mounted solar array
DET/2024/0019
2024 Approved
Land at , ALTON TOWERS , Farley Lane , Farley , Staffordshire , ST10 4DB
Install 252 panel roof mounted solar array
DET/2024/0019
2024 Approved
Woodcutters Bar & Grill , Alton Towers , Farley Lane , Farley , Staffordshire , ST10 4DB
Removal of the existing 2 no. static and 1 no. portacabins and the decluttering of the si…
SMD/2024/0136
2024 Approved
Woodcutters Bar & Grill , Alton Towers , Farley Lane , Farley , Staffordshire , ST10 4DB
Removal of the existing 2 no. static and 1 no. portacabins and the decluttering of the si…
SMD/2024/0136
2021 Approved
The Swiss Cottage , Alton Towers , Farley Lane , Farley , Staffordshire , ST10 4DB
Listed building consent for Remedial Repair and Making-good Works to the Southwest (Rear)…
SMD/2021/0773
2021 Approved
The Swiss Cottage , Alton Towers , Farley Lane , Farley , Staffordshire , ST10 4DB
Listed building consent for Remedial Repair and Making-good Works to the Southwest (Rear)…
SMD/2021/0773
2021 Approved
Flag Tower , Alton Towers , Farley Lane , Farley , Staffordshire ,
18.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works.
SMD/2021/0390
2021 Approved
Flag Tower , Alton Towers , Farley Lane , Farley , Staffordshire ,
Listed Building Consent for 18.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and asso…
SMD/2021/0412
2021 Approved
Flag Tower , Alton Towers , Farley Lane , Farley , Staffordshire ,
18.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works.
SMD/2021/0390
2021 Approved
Flag Tower , Alton Towers , Farley Lane , Farley , Staffordshire ,
Listed Building Consent for 18.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and asso…
SMD/2021/0412
2018 Approved
Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Farley, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
102 accommodation pods, shower and toilet facility building entrance feature, hard and so…
SMD/2018/0141
2018 Approved
Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Farley, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
The installation of lighting at the perimeters of the Car Park J, Alton Towers Resort.
SMD/2018/0050
2017 Withdrawn
Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Farley, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
North facade and decorative 'themed' additions to area of Alton Towers CBeebies Land Hote…
SMD/2017/0666
2017 Withdrawn
Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Farley, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
North facade and decorative 'themed' additions to area of Alton Towers CBeebies Land Hote…
SMD/2017/0666
2017 Approved
Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Farley, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
Internal and external works to existing listed building fabric, to form a new servery and…
SMD/2017/0472
2017 Approved
Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Farley, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
Internal and external works to Ingestre court
SMD/2017/0473
2017 Approved
Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Farley, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
Internal and external works to existing listed building fabric, to form a new servery and…
SMD/2017/0472
2017 Approved
Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Farley, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
Internal and external works to Ingestre court
SMD/2017/0473
2017 Approved
Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Farley, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
Variation of conditions 2 (plans) and 16 (planting) attached to planning permission SMD/2…
SMD/2017/0111
2017 Approved
Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Farley, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
Variation of conditions 2 (plans) and 16 (planting) attached to planning permission SMD/2…
SMD/2017/0111
2016 Approved
Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Farley, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
Proposed removal of 4 no existing modular units and replaced with 8 no used modular units
SMD/2016/0119
2016 Approved
Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Farley, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
Development of 35 double lodges with associated reception building, tipis, service buildi…
SMD/2016/0040
2016 Approved
Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Farley, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
Development of 35 double lodges with associated reception building, tipis, service buildi…
SMD/2016/0040
2016 Withdrawn
O2, Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Farley, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
Proposed installation of one additional dish antenna to the existing emergency services c…
SMD/2016/0082
2016 Withdrawn
O2, Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Farley, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
Proposed installation of one additional dish antenna to the existing emergency services c…
SMD/2016/0082
Staffordshire Moorlands
Planning Authority Score
0.6/10
Poor
#291 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Staffordshire Moorlands is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #273 out of 292. 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.

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Staffordshire Moorlands decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #264 of 292
80%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #275 of 292
37%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #273 of 292
66%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #277 of 292
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings