How long do planning decisions take near Broad Meadow?

The average planning decision time near Broad Meadow is 38 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Broad Meadow?

The planning approval rate near Broad Meadow is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Broad Meadow?

The most common type of planning application near Broad Meadow is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Broad Meadow?

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Broad Meadow, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Broad Meadow, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Broad Meadow are administered by Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council. View the full Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Broad Meadow

Broad Meadow is a vibrant suburb located within Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. This area offers a mix of residential and community spaces that may be of interest for planning applications, reflecting the town's ongoing development and growth.

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Area Information

Admin district: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Parliamentary constituency: Newcastle-under-Lyme
LSOA: Newcastle-under-Lyme 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Broad Meadow.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broad Meadow.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Broad Meadow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Broad Meadow.

26/00397/FUL - 205 London Road Chesterton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 7HT
Creation of a vehicle access.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newcastle-under-Lyme | Date: 2026-06-01
- Acacia Gainsborough Road Chesterton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 7LG
Change of Use from Use Class C3 to a Children's Home Use Class C2 to accommodate one child
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2024-05-28
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A brief summary of Broad Meadow in Staffordshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Broad Meadow a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Broad Meadow includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Metallic Tileries, Parkhouse SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Broad Meadow

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Broad Meadow. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Broad Meadow may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Broad Meadow were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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