Keele, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Keele, Staffordshire.
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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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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £216,072 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Parliamentary constituency: Newcastle-under-Lyme
- LSOA: Newcastle-under-Lyme 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
1 planning application found near Keele.
- - 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
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. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,886 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Newcastle-under-Lyme district.
Property prices in Keele show an average sale price of £216,072, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
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, 3 planning applications were submitted near Keele. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 14 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Keele may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 14 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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.