North Jesmond planning approval rate
North Jesmond ward in Newcastle upon Tyne has a 89.0% approval rate based on 483 planning decisions. Newcastle upon Tyne overall: 93.1%.
Last updated: March 2026
89.0%
ward approval rate
483
Decisions
430
Approved
53
Refused
93.1%
Newcastle upon Tyne average
North Jesmond is 4.1 percentage points below the Newcastle upon Tyne average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How North Jesmond compares
North Jesmond ward
89.0%
Newcastle upon Tyne overall
93.1%
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Recent decisions in North Jesmond
Notification for Prior Approval: Erection of a single storey extension to rear, ·
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed dormer roof to rear outrigger ·
Erection of dormer extension to front. ·
Installation of new shopfront with canopy and replacement windows and doors. ·
Erection of single storey extension to rear and side, raised patio to rear with ·
What gets approved near your property?
In Newcastle upon Tyne, 1 in 14 applications are refused. Your PlanningLens Pro Report gives you 17 pages of intelligence specific to 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.