Tall Chimneys , NEW CLOSE AVENUE , FORSBROOK , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST11 9DN
Pending
SMD/2026/0194
Description
Part Retrospective application for extensions to a single storey outbuilding
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
16 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
2 Dresden House , New Close Avenue , Forsbrook , Staffordshire , ST11 9DN
Extensions and alterations
2025
Approved
2 Dresden House , New Close Avenue , Forsbrook , Staffordshire , ST11 9DN
Extensions and alterations
2025
Approved
2A , New Close Avenue , Forsbrook , Staffordshire , ST11 9DN
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed rear extension
2025
Approved
2A , New Close Avenue , Forsbrook , Staffordshire , ST11 9DN
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed rear extension
2024
Approved
6 , New Close Avenue , Forsbrook , Staffordshire , ST11 9DN
Single storey side extension
2024
Approved
6 , New Close Avenue , Forsbrook , Staffordshire , ST11 9DN
Single storey side extension
2023
Approved
Netherlee , New Close Avenue , Forsbrook , Staffordshire , ST11 9DN
Non material amendment relating to SMD/2023/0123
2023
Approved
Netherlee , New Close Avenue , Forsbrook , Staffordshire , ST11 9DN
Internal Alterations, installation of Dormers and windows, raising the ridge height and c…
2021
Approved
3 , New Close Avenue , Forsbrook , Staffordshire , ST11 9DN
Proposed two storey side and single storey rear extension.
2021
Approved
3 , New Close Avenue , Forsbrook , Staffordshire , ST11 9DN
Proposed two storey side and single storey rear extension.
2020
Approved
11 , Meadow Close , Forsbrook , Staffordshire , ST11 9DW
Enlargement of the dwellinghouse sonsisting of a two storey side and rear extension over…
2019
Approved
Heath House , New Close Avenue , Forsbrook , Staffordshire , ST11 9DN
Extension to dwelling and erection of detached garage / store.
2019
Approved
Heath House , New Close Avenue , Forsbrook , Staffordshire , ST11 9DN
Extension to dwelling and erection of detached garage / store.
2018
Approved
Stonecroft , New Close Avenue , Forsbrook , Staffordshire , ST11 9DN
Proposed rear house extension
2016
Approved
Stonecroft, New Close Avenue, Forsbrook, Staffordshire, ST11 9DN
PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION
2016
Approved
Stonecroft, New Close Avenue, Forsbrook, Staffordshire, ST11 9DN
PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION
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.
Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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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