Ponteland West planning approval rate
Ponteland West ward in Northumberland has a 86.8% approval rate based on 53 planning decisions. Northumberland overall: 90.6%.
Last updated: September 2026
86.8%
ward approval rate
53
Decisions
46
Approved
7
Refused
90.6%
Northumberland average
Ponteland West is 3.8 percentage points below the Northumberland average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Ponteland West compares
Ponteland West ward
86.8%
Northumberland overall
90.6%
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Recent decisions in Ponteland West
Front, side and rear extensions · Tue 15 Sep 2026
Demolition of chimney, increase gable height with new windows to gable ends and · Tue 15 Sep 2026
Demolition of an existing conservatory and its replacement with a new extension · Mon 14 Sep 2026
Erection of a single new build dwelling · Mon 07 Sep 2026
Demolition of conservatory and garage. New front and rear extension, garage and · Fri 04 Sep 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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