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Planning permission in Newcastle-under-Lyme

In the last 12 months, 99.1% of home project applications were approved in Newcastle-under-Lyme (112 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 53 days).

Across all application types, 94.2% of 3,128 applications decided since January 2023 were approved. Based on Newcastle-under-Lyme's public planning register. Data last updated: 22 May 2026.

3,521Total applications
3,128Decided
94.2%Approval rate (of decided)
2,946 Approved+182 Refused+108 Withdrawn+232 Pending+53 Outcome not determined=3,521 Total
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Decision Level
3,168Delegated
133Committee
By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

CategoryDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Full planning applications 1,238 1,181 57
95.4%
Discharging planning conditions 825 783 42
94.9%
Protected tree works (TPO) 311 287 24
92.3%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) 141 129 12
91.5%
Tree works in a conservation area 121 119 2
98.3%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a) 72 65 7
90.3%
Advertisement Consent 63 60 3
95.2%
Large domestic extension notification 57 55 2
96.5%
Change of Use 51 49 2
96.1%
Outline Planning 47 28 19
59.6%
Listed Building Consent 35 34 1
97.1%
Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) 30 30 0 no refusals recorded
Permission in Principle 27 17 10
63.0%
Deemed Permission Reg 3 25 25 0 no refusals recorded
Overhead Electricity Lines 23 23 0 no refusals recorded
Other* 62 61 1 mixed types

Reserved matters (detail after outline approval): no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Deemed Permission Reg 3: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Overhead Electricity Lines: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Determination - agricultural/forestry (14), Demolition (13), Prior approval (permitted development) (12), Consultation by County Planning (9), Schedule 17 Submission (5), Phone masts and telecoms (4), Addditional storey notification (2), Technical Details Consent Non Major (2), Tree Works 5 day notice (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

QuarterDecidedApprovedApproval rate
Q3 2023 108 96
88.9%
Q4 2023 271 249
91.9%
Q1 2024 204 193
94.6%
Q2 2024 270 254
94.1%
Q3 2024 235 223
94.9%
Q4 2024 187 177
94.7%
Q1 2025 212 206
97.2%
Q2 2025 301 295
98.0%
Q3 2025 247 230
93.1%
Q4 2025 228 215
94.3%
Q1 2026 217 205
94.5%
Q2 2026 136 130
95.6%
By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 274 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 89.6% in Loggerheads to 97.9% in Holditch & Chesterton, a gap of 8.3 percentage points.

WardDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Maer & Whitmore 354 327 27
92.4%
Loggerheads 316 283 33
89.6%
Madeley & Betley 302 281 21
93.0%
Town 293 277 16
94.5%
Westlands 204 194 10
95.1%
Holditch & Chesterton 192 188 4
97.9%
Audley 190 182 8
95.8%
May Bank 156 147 9
94.2%
Bradwell 142 135 7
95.1%
Talke & Butt Lane 118 113 5
95.8%
Newchapel & Mow Cop 112 105 7
93.8%
Wolstanton 107 101 6
94.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the planning approval rate in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
In the last 12 months, 99.1% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Newcastle-under-Lyme, based on 112 decided applications. Across all application types, 94.2% of 3,128 applications decided since January 2023 were approved.
How long does a planning decision take in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Newcastle-under-Lyme in the last 12 months was 53 days (about eight weeks). Times vary case by case.
Do I need planning permission in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.
Do I need a planning consultant in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.
Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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