How long do planning decisions take near Madeley?

The average planning decision time near Madeley is 20 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 Madeley?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Madeley?

The most common type of planning application near Madeley is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Madeley?

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Madeley, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Madeley, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Madeley 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 Madeley

Madeley is a village and ward located within the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire, England. It comprises three main areas: Madeley, Middle Madeley, and Little Madeley, with Madeley Heath often included as part of the community. According to the 2011 census, the population of Madeley was 4,222, down from 4,386 in 2001, making it a small but evolving locality for potential planning applications.

Population: 4,210 (2021)

District: Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £222,452 (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 013C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Madeley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Madeley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Madeley.

26/00366/TCA - 1 Mill Cottages Moss Lane Madeley Crewe Cheshire CW3 9ED
Works to trees
Status: Undecided | Council: Newcastle-under-Lyme | Date: 2026-05-18
- 11 Pastoral Close Madeley Crewe Cheshire CW3 9PU
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-03-18
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- Sycamore House Poolside Madeley Crewe Cheshire CW3 9EB
Erection of one detached dwelling within the garden of the existing cottage, with all matters reserved. The proposal includes retention of the existing dwelling and potential shared or alternative acc
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-02-26
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- Land South Of Furnace Lane Madeley Crewe Cheshire
x4 no. fixed PVC sign banners on freestanding frames
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-02-19
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- 6 River Lea Mews Madeley Crewe Cheshire CW3 9EH
There are 9 trees requiring either removal or reducing. The trees are either Ash or Conifer. T1 - Remove Conifer T2 - Reduce Ash by up to 2 meters T3 to T7 - Remove Ash T8 - Reduce Ash by up to 2 mete
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-02-11
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- Madeley Pool Poolside Madeley Crewe Cheshire
Works to Trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2023-05-16
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- Mount Pleasant The Holborn Madeley Crewe Cheshire CW3 9DT
2 Conifir trees at the rear of the property which are to close to the property so need removing as the roots are ripping up the patio and damaging the foundations. We also have 2 Conifirs next to that
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Madeley in Staffordshire

Property prices in Madeley show an average sale price of £222,452, 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 Madeley a particularly low-crime area.

Madeley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Madeley. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Madeley includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Madeley

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Madeley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 20 days.

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

The average decision time of 20 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Madeley were outline applications (3), tree works (2), amendments (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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