Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Newcastle-under-Lyme is 15.5% — 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 | Conservatory | 22 | 22 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Garage / Parking | 201 | 196 | 5 | 97.5% |
| 3 | Extension (General) | 73 | 71 | 2 | 97.3% |
| 4 | Rear Extension | 108 | 104 | 4 | 96.3% |
| 5 | Side Extension | 79 | 76 | 3 | 96.2% |
| 6 | Outbuilding | 41 | 38 | 3 | 92.7% |
| 7 | Change of Use (Residential) | 74 | 68 | 6 | 91.9% |
| 8 | New Build | 58 | 49 | 9 | 84.5% |
A conservatory application has a 100.0% approval rate. New Build? Just 84.5%.
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62 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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