Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Newcastle-under-Lyme is 13.5% — 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 | Garage / Parking | 192 | 187 | 5 | 97.4% |
| 2 | Side Extension | 71 | 69 | 2 | 97.2% |
| 3 | Extension (General) | 68 | 66 | 2 | 97.1% |
| 4 | Rear Extension | 98 | 94 | 4 | 95.9% |
| 5 | Change of Use (Residential) | 72 | 67 | 5 | 93.1% |
| 6 | Outbuilding | 38 | 35 | 3 | 92.1% |
| 7 | New Build | 56 | 47 | 9 | 83.9% |
A garage / parking application has a 97.4% approval rate. New Build? Just 83.9%.
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73 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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