Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Newcastle-under-Lyme is 11.0% — that's the difference between near-certainty and a coin flip. What you build matters as much as where you build it.
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| # | Type | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garage / Parking | 65 | 64 | 1 | 98.5% |
| 2 | Side Extension | 28 | 27 | 1 | 96.4% |
| 3 | Extension (General) | 26 | 25 | 1 | 96.2% |
| 4 | Rear Extension | 40 | 38 | 2 | 95.0% |
| 5 | Change of Use (Residential) | 24 | 21 | 3 | 87.5% |
A garage / parking application has a 98.5% approval rate. Change of Use (Residential)? Just 87.5%.
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33 planning applications in Newcastle-under-Lyme have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A £79 report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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