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11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Acton · updated daily · Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council

Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 11 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Land Adjacent To Double Lodge Butterton Lane Butterton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4DUApprovedElectricity Act 1989: Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales). Upgrade existing pole mounted Transformer and stay wire at location 86EEWLF10Received 3 Jul 2026Decided 24 Aug 202626/00508/OHL
The Old Church Acton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4EFApprovedExtension to kitchen and sitting roomReceived 20 May 202626/00330/FUL
Brackenwood Shut Lane Head Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4DSApprovedApplication for approval of external facing, roofing and fenestration materials, boundary treatments and hard surfaces as required by condition 03 of planning permission reference 25/00621/FUL for Demolition of existing dwelling and attached garage and erection of replacement dwelling, detached garage and detached garden room.Received 12 May 2026Decided 27 May 202625/00621/CN03
Brackenwood Shut Lane Head Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4DSApprovedApplication for approval of the landscaping scheme as required by condition 04 of planning permission reference 25/00621/FUL for Demolition of existing dwelling and attached garage and erection of replacement dwelling, detached garage and detached garden room.Received 12 May 2026Decided 27 May 202625/00621/CN04
Brackenwood Shut Lane Head Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4DSApprovedApplication for approval of the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) as required by 07 of planning permission reference 25/00621/FUL for Demolition of existing dwelling and attached garage and erection of replacement dwelling, detached garage and detached garden room.Received 12 May 2026Decided 29 May 202625/00621/CN07

Planning in Acton

Approved: 79%; 11 of 14 decided
Decision time: about 5 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Acton in the last 24 months, from Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Acton

Postcode districts

ST5 477 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council

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About Acton

Acton is a quaint hamlet located within the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire. This charming area offers a unique blend of rural tranquility and accessibility to nearby urban amenities, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.

The area around Acton has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Acton. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

The most common types were outline applications (3), amendments (1), telecoms (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Acton?

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Acton. The approval rate is 79%.

How long do planning decisions take near Acton?

The average planning decision time near Acton is 38 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Acton?

The planning approval rate near Acton is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Acton?

The most common type of planning application near Acton is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

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