Newcastle-under-Lyme Council approves 93.1% of planning applications, based on 895 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Newcastle-under-Lyme sits 8.1 percentage points above the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 583 decided applications, Newcastle-under-Lyme Council approved 94.0% of planning applications in 2025. Across 895 decisions on record (June 2025 to September 2026), the overall approval rate in Newcastle-under-Lyme is 93.1%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Newcastle-under-Lyme council planning portal records · Data to 29 September 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 455 | 30 | 485 | 93.8% |
| Discharge of Conditions | 314 | 6 | 320 | 98.1% |
| Trees | 179 | 5 | 184 | 97.3% |
| Other | 129 | 28 | 157 | 82.2% |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | 44 | 6 | 50 | 88.0% |
| Advertisement | 23 | 2 | 25 | 92.0% |
| Listed Building | 20 | 0 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Change of Use | 17 | 1 | 18 | 94.4% |
| Prior Approval | 5 | 0 | 5 | 100.0% |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maer & Whitmore | 142 | 23 | 165 | 86.1% |
| Town | 128 | 5 | 133 | 96.2% |
| Loggerheads | 105 | 12 | 117 | 89.7% |
| Madeley & Betley | 105 | 11 | 116 | 90.5% |
| Audley | 93 | 2 | 95 | 97.9% |
| Holditch & Chesterton | 62 | 0 | 62 | 100.0% |
| Talke & Butt Lane | 56 | 2 | 58 | 96.6% |
| May Bank | 55 | 1 | 56 | 98.2% |
| Westlands | 51 | 3 | 54 | 94.4% |
| Bradwell | 52 | 2 | 54 | 96.3% |
| Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe | 46 | 3 | 49 | 93.9% |
| Newchapel & Mow Cop | 44 | 3 | 47 | 93.6% |
| Silverdale | 38 | 2 | 40 | 95.0% |
| Knutton | 37 | 1 | 38 | 97.4% |
| Wolstanton | 35 | 2 | 37 | 94.6% |
| Keele | 32 | 1 | 33 | 97.0% |
| Thistleberry | 30 | 2 | 32 | 93.8% |
| Cross Heath | 29 | 1 | 30 | 96.7% |
| Westbury Park & Northwood | 25 | 0 | 25 | 100.0% |
| Clayton | 11 | 0 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Crackley & Red Street | 9 | 2 | 11 | 81.8% |
How Newcastle-under-Lyme’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, down 0.3pp since 2025.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Newcastle-under-Lyme council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/00539/LBC Madeley & Betley | Conversion of building from an office use, to a private dental clinic. The key a | Approved |
| 26/00483/FUL May Bank | Removal of existing side extension and garage and erection of replacement 2 stor | Approved |
| 26/00082/OUT Maer & Whitmore | Development of one serviced plot for self-build and custom housebuilding (all ma | Refused |
| 26/00558/FUL Madeley & Betley | Two storey side extension | Refused |
| 26/00538/PLD Cross Heath | Application for Proposed Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed loft Conversi | Approved |
| 26/00550/AGR Loggerheads | Erection of a steel framed portal building | Approved |
| 26/00387/FUL Holditch & Chesterton | Erection of single storey rear extension | Approved |
| 26/00560/FUL May Bank | Proposed replacement of existing conservatory with brick and tile extension | Approved |
| 26/00574/TCA Audley | Cut back the tree at the front of Audley Health Centre to give 1.5m clearance fr | Approved |
| 26/00546/FUL Cross Heath | Demolition of existing outbuildings and detached garage, and construction of rep | Approved |
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Based on 895 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Newcastle-under-Lyme is 93.1%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 895 planning decisions from Newcastle-under-Lyme council. 833 were approved and 62 were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, June 2025 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Newcastle-under-Lyme is 93.1%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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