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Heaton planning approval rate
Heaton ward in Newcastle upon Tyne has a 89.9% approval rate based on 188 planning decisions. Newcastle upon Tyne overall: 93.1%.
Last updated: June 2026
89.9%
ward approval rate
188
Decisions
169
Approved
19
Refused
93.1%
Newcastle upon Tyne average
Heaton is 3.2 percentage points below the Newcastle upon Tyne average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Heaton compares
Heaton ward
89.9%
Newcastle upon Tyne overall
93.1%
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Recent decisions in Heaton
Erection of single storey extension to rear ·
Proposed Dormer window to existing attic ·
Notification for Prior Approval: Erection of a single storey extension to rear, ·
Erection of single storey extension to side and alteration to elevations ·
Alterations to front entrance, including replacement doors and glazing. ·
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