West Fenham planning approval rate
West Fenham ward in Newcastle upon Tyne has a 90.1% approval rate based on 162 planning decisions. Newcastle upon Tyne overall: 93.1%.
Last updated: April 2026
90.1%
ward approval rate
162
Decisions
146
Approved
16
Refused
93.1%
Newcastle upon Tyne average
West Fenham is 3.0 percentage points below the Newcastle upon Tyne average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How West Fenham compares
West Fenham ward
90.1%
Newcastle upon Tyne overall
93.1%
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Recent decisions in West Fenham
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed attic conversion and hip to gable ro ·
Erection of a single storey extension to side and rear and new driveway with per ·
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed change of use from a dwelling house ·
Erection of ground and first floor extension to the rear with flat roof to infil ·
Change of use from Dwellinghouse (Class C3) to Children's Home (Class C2) for up ·
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.