Existing dwellings and outbuildings in Cheddleton can be demolished and replaced with eight new homes after a new planning application was approved.

The plans, submitted to the district council by Upperdales Developers, proposed to demolish buildings at Lilac Grove Farm at 83 Folly Lane in Cheddleton and build new bungalows in their place.

The proposed new dwellings include two detached dormer bungalows, a pair of semi-detached cottages and four detached bungalows.

A planning statement prepared on behalf of the applicant argued why the plans should be accepted.

It said: "The proposed development is acceptable in principle as the site is located within the development boundary for Cheddleton and in a sustainable location with good access to the services, facilities and employment opportunities provided within the village via a range of transport modes.

"The proposal is acceptable in relation to the character and appearance of the area, highway safety and residential amenity.

"In addition the economic and social benefits which the development would bring in terms of its contribution to housing land supply, new homes bonus, jobs in construction and the construction industry supply chain and spending in local shops would also attract weight in favour of the proposal.

"For these reasons it is therefore considered that the proposal is capable of being supported by the Council."

The plans were approved this week by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.

A report by the council's planning officers stated: "The proposal provides much needed housing considering the recent reduction in the five year housing land supply figures and despite being a greenfield site is within the development boundary in a sustainable location within a safe walking distance of the centre of a large village.

"The design and layout of development and small 2-bed/3-bed house sizes would not result in an overdevelopment, the building design reflects local styles including more traditional local styles and there is sufficient space for green landscaping and ecological enhancement. There would be no significant harm to residential amenity or to highway safety.

"The amended proposal would therefore comply with the Council's Local Plan and the government planning guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)."