How long do planning decisions take near Keele?

The average planning decision time near Keele is 40 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 Keele?

The planning approval rate near Keele is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Keele?

The most common type of planning application near Keele is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Keele?

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Keele, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Keele, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Keele 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 Keele

Keele is a village and civil parish located in the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, approximately 3 miles west of Newcastle-under-Lyme and near Silverdale. Renowned for being home to Keele University, the area presents various opportunities and considerations for planning applications, particularly in relation to educational and residential developments.

Population: 2,886 (2021)

District: Newcastle-under-Lyme

Website: http://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/

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Area Information

Admin district: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Parliamentary constituency: Newcastle-under-Lyme
LSOA: Newcastle-under-Lyme 014C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Keele.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Keele based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Keele.

26/00439/TWA - Quarry Bank Road Keele
The home owner would like to prune the young Sycamore back to the fence or appropriate meterage to maintain distance from the building and parking area.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newcastle-under-Lyme | Date: 2026-06-15
26/00324/FUL - The Gables Three Mile Lane Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 5HH
Proposed Single Dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Newcastle-under-Lyme | Date: 2026-06-01
- 9 Newsam Close Keele Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 5FL
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate for the Proposed residential care home (Class C2) use of the property for two children with a maximum of two carers on site at any one time (p
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-02-23
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A brief summary of Keele in Staffordshire

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

Keele has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Keele Hall, Keele. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Keele includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Keele planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Keele

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Keele. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Keele.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Keele were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).

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