Elswick planning approval rate
Elswick ward in Newcastle upon Tyne has a 89.2% approval rate based on 251 planning decisions. Newcastle upon Tyne overall: 93.1%.
Last updated: March 2026
89.2%
ward approval rate
251
Decisions
224
Approved
27
Refused
93.1%
Newcastle upon Tyne average
Elswick is 3.9 percentage points below the Newcastle upon Tyne average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Elswick compares
Elswick ward
89.2%
Newcastle upon Tyne overall
93.1%
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Recent decisions in Elswick
Lawful development certificate for proposed loft conversion and erection of dorm ·
Erection of single storey extension to rear, front extension and first floor ext ·
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as a 7 bedroom HMO (Sui Generis) ·
Change of use from a 6 bedroom HMO (Class C4) to 8 bed HMO (Sui Generis) with as ·
Erection of porch ·
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Newcastle upon Tyne
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 8,785 decisions.