Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Newcastle-under-Lyme is 11.1% — 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 | 163 | 159 | 4 | 97.5% |
| 2 | Side Extension | 61 | 59 | 2 | 96.7% |
| 3 | Extension (General) | 60 | 58 | 2 | 96.7% |
| 4 | Rear Extension | 83 | 80 | 3 | 96.4% |
| 5 | Change of Use (Residential) | 63 | 59 | 4 | 93.7% |
| 6 | Outbuilding | 36 | 33 | 3 | 91.7% |
| 7 | New Build | 44 | 38 | 6 | 86.4% |
A garage / parking application has a 97.5% approval rate. New Build? Just 86.4%.
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59 planning applications in Newcastle-under-Lyme have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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