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 93.6% approval rate based on 358 planning decisions. Newcastle upon Tyne overall: 93.3%.
Last updated: August 2026
93.6%
ward approval rate
358
Decisions
335
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
93.6%
Newcastle upon Tyne overall
93.3%
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Recent decisions in y_Benwell And Scotswood (up to May 2026)
Erection of two storey side extension, erection of single storey front extension · 2026-07-13
Erection of porch and canopy to front, single storey extension to side and two s · 2026-07-13
Notification for Prior Approval: Erection of a single storey extension to rear, · 2026-06-29
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
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