Silverdale, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Silverdale, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Silverdale 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 Silverdale
Silverdale is a village and civil parish located in the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, positioned to the west of Newcastle-under-Lyme. Once a hub for the coal industry, with mining activity dating back to the 13th century, the area saw significant decline following the closure of its last colliery, Silverdale Colliery, in 1998. Today, the village is governed as a self-contained ward of Newcastle Borough Council and is home to Ibstock’s large clay quarry adjacent to the former mining site, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the region.
Population: 5,743 (2021)
District: Newcastle-under-Lyme
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £223,596 (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 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Silverdale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Silverdale.
- 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 Silverdale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Silverdale.
- 24/00231/CN10 - Land At St Lukes Close Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6JS
Application for approval of the Construction Method & Environmental Plan as required by condition 10 of planning permission 24/00231/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newcastle-under-Lyme | Date: 2026-05-08 - 24/00231/CN20 - Land At St Lukes Close Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6JS
Application for approval of a Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) as required by condition 20 of planning permission 24/00231/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Newcastle-under-Lyme | Date: 2026-05-07 - - Silverdale Community Country Park Blackbank Road Knutton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire
Various tree works
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Land At St Lukes Close Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6JS
Application for approval of an investigation and risk assessment as required by condition 15 of planning permission 24/00231/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Land At St Lukes Close Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6JS
Application for approval of an off-site highway improvements scheme as required by condition 6 of planning permission 24/00231/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Land At St Lukes Close Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6JS
Application for approval of a CCTV survey of the surface water culvert as required by condition 23 of planning permission 24/00231/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Land At St Lukes Close Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6JS
Application for approval of full details of the finished ground floor levels as required by condition 14 of planning permission 24/00231/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Land At St Lukes Close Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6JS
Application for approval of the provision of affordable housing as required by condition 24 of planning permission 24/00231/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 197 High Street Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6JZ
Application for approval of details (Phase 2 Site Investigation) as required by condition 14 of planning permission 22/01078/FUL - Proposed erection of 3No. bedroom detached dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Brighton House Residential Home Sneyd Terrace Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6JT
Application for approval of details of a noise assessment report as required by condition 12 of planning permission reference 18/00714/FUL (Change of use and refurbishment of former care home (C2) int
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2023-03-17
View full details - - Brighton House Residential Home Sneyd Terrace Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6JT
Application for approval of details of soft/hard landscaping scheme, showing details of bin storage as required by condition 05 of planning permission reference 18/00714/FUL (Change of use and refurbi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2023-03-17
View full details - - Brighton House Residential Home Sneyd Terrace Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6JT
Application for approval of details of weatherproof cycle storage arrangements as required by condition 08 of planning permission reference 18/00714/FUL (Change of use and refurbishment of former care
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Silverdale in Staffordshire
Silverdale is a village and civil parish located in the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, positioned to the west of Newcastle-under-Lyme. Once a hub for the coal industry, with mining activity dating back to the 13th century, the area saw significant decline following the closure of its last colliery, Silverdale Colliery, in 1998. Today, the village is governed as a self-contained ward of Newcastle Borough Council and is home to Ibstock’s large clay quarry adjacent to the former mining site, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,743 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Newcastle-under-Lyme district.
Property prices in Silverdale show an average sale price of £223,596, 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 Silverdale a particularly low-crime area.
Silverdale has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Keele Hall, Keele, Silverdale. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Silverdale planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Silverdale
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Silverdale. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Silverdale.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Silverdale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Silverdale were discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (5), tree works (1).
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