y_Castle (up to May 2026) planning approval rate
y_Castle (up to May 2026) ward in Newcastle upon Tyne has a 95.7% approval rate based on 604 planning decisions. Newcastle upon Tyne overall: 93.3%.
Last updated: August 2026
95.7%
ward approval rate
604
Decisions
578
Approved
26
Refused
93.3%
Newcastle upon Tyne average
y_Castle (up to May 2026) sits slightly above the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with a 2.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How y_Castle (up to May 2026) compares
y_Castle (up to May 2026) ward
95.7%
Newcastle upon Tyne overall
93.3%
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Recent decisions in y_Castle (up to May 2026)
Outline Planning Application for erection of up to 73 dwellings (Class C3) with · 2026-08-10
S ubmission of details of site and finished floor levels, exceedance flow paths, · 2026-07-27
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed reposition of existing side boundary · 2026-06-15
Erection of a canopy to front, two storey extension to side and single storey ex · 2026-06-15
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