What's changing near ST7 1UG
Within 2 km, around Kidsgrove West in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
3new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+3.8%like-for-like prices in Kidsgrove West, 2024 → 2025 (council +3.2%)
+2%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
New homesExtended homeStorm overflowEnergy projectBlack pin: the postcode. Tap a dot for details.
Nearby, most recent first
No new homes (5+ in a postcode), planning permissions or school changes recorded within 2 km.
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 2 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
2homes extended 2021–2025, typically adding 57 m²
2since energy certificates began (2008)
0in ST7 1UG itself
Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
1storm overflows within 2 km
0hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
0spill events counted
Environment Agency event duration monitoring, 2025 annual return (OGL; © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2026). Overflows release diluted sewage into rivers and the sea when sewers are overwhelmed, mostly after heavy rain.
Solar, wind and battery projects within 10 km
31 planned, approved or being built and 5 running (27 MW between them). Those within 5 km are on the map above.
- Rooftop solar
James T Blakeman Services, High Carr Business Park - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 710 kW
Mar 2026
2.8 km away - Rooftop solar
Forfarmers, Speedwell Road- Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 330 kW
Jun 2023
3.0 km away - Rooftop solar
Churchill China Uk Limited, Marlborough Way, Sandyford - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 990 kW
Jan 2022
3.1 km away - Rooftop solar
Churchill China Uk Limited, Marlborough Way, Sandyford - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 390 kW
Apr 2022
3.1 km away - Rooftop solar
Marlborough Works, High Street - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 160 kW
Jun 2022
3.1 km away - Rooftop solar
Advanced Packaging, Rosevale Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 200 kW
Aug 2025
3.6 km away - Rooftop solar
Bradwell Hall Nursing Home, Old Hall Drive - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 240 kW
Jan 2023
3.9 km away - Rooftop solar
Bradwell Hospital,Talke Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built
Apr 2025
4.3 km away - Rooftop solar
Tunstall Trade Park, Brownhills Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 230 kW
Feb 2024
4.5 km away - Battery storage
Rubber and Allied ProductsApproved, not yet built · 40 MW
Dec 20174.6 km away
Road and street works within 1 km
3 permitted works running now or planned.
- Standard
Pit Lane, Newcastle Under LymeUtility asset works · EE Ltd · Two-way signals
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
850 m away - Standard
Pit Lane, Newcastle Under LymeUtility asset works · EE Ltd · Multi-way signals
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
850 m away - Minor
Newcastle Road, Newcastle Under LymeHighway improvement works · STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL · Two-way signals
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
950 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
Major infrastructure projects within 30 km
- Pre-application
Salinae Hydrogen Storage projectUnderground Gas Storage Facilities · The site is located approximately 5.2km south west of the town of Middlewich, west of Warmingham, in the Cheshire East Council area. It is partly on the site of the existing British Salt/Kistos Energy Storage facility. application due July 2027
14.6 km away - Decided
Meaford Energy CentreGenerating Stations · Former Meaford Power Station site, east of Meaford Road, to the north of the town of Stone decided Jul 2016
17.9 km away - Decided
Keuper Gas Storage ProjectUnderground Gas Storage Facilities · Holford Brinefield, approximately 3km north of Middlewich, Cheshire. decided Mar 2017
20.2 km away - Pre-application
Keuper Underground Gas Storage Facility Material Change 1Underground Gas Storage Facilities · Holford Brinefield, Cheshire, approximately 3km due West of the M6 and 3km North of Junction 18. This area is bounded to the west by the A530 (King Street) and to the east by the B5081.The Gas Processing Plant (GPP) will be located approximately 369886 East, 370226 North. application due April 2027
21.1 km away - Decideddecided Mar 2014
23.3 km away - Pre-application
Transport schemes within 20 km
None on our list yet. We're starting with recently opened and under-construction rail schemes.
Running nearest: Noriker Power Staunch (battery storage, 4.9 km); The Low Carbon Energy Generation Project at Keele University (wind farm, 8.0 km); Keele University (solar farm, 8.7 km); Keele University (battery storage, 8.7 km); Arclid Sand Quarry - Solar Array (rooftop solar, 9.8 km).
DESNZ Renewable Energy Planning Database, April to June 2026 (OGL). Projects of 150 kW and over; refused, withdrawn and abandoned ones are left out.
Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.