y_Benwell And Scotswood (up to May 2026) planning approval rate
y_Benwell And Scotswood (up to May 2026) ward in Newcastle upon Tyne has a 93.5% approval rate based on 355 planning decisions. Newcastle upon Tyne overall: 93.3%.
Last updated: June 2026
93.5%
ward approval rate
355
Decisions
332
Approved
23
Refused
93.3%
Newcastle upon Tyne average
y_Benwell And Scotswood (up to May 2026) is broadly in line with the Newcastle upon Tyne average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How y_Benwell And Scotswood (up to May 2026) compares
y_Benwell And Scotswood (up to May 2026) ward
93.5%
Newcastle upon Tyne overall
93.3%
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Recent decisions in y_Benwell And Scotswood (up to May 2026)
Installation of new external staircase to rear and removal of rear bay window to · 2026-06-01
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey extension to rear and · 2026-05-25
Erection of 2 storey side and rear extension with alterations to elevations · 2026-05-25
Erection of single storey extension to side and rear. · 2026-05-18
Non Material Amendment: Removal of existing external fire escape stair and door, · 2026-04-27
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