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Planning in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Approved
92%
151 of 161 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Newcastle-under-Lyme

Postcode districts

ST5 477 applications in the last 12 monthsST4 185 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council

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About Newcastle-under-Lyme

Newcastle-under-Lyme is a vibrant market town and the administrative hub of the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire, England, located next to the city of Stoke-on-Trent. With a population of 75,082 as of the 2021 census, it presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential and commercial development, given its strategic position and community needs.

Property prices in Newcastle-under-Lyme show an average sale price of £223,596, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newcastle-under-Lyme planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Newcastle-under-Lyme, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 198 planning applications were submitted near Newcastle-under-Lyme. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (21), tree works (14), full planning applications (7). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newcastle-under-Lyme?
In the last 24 months, 198 planning applications were submitted near Newcastle-under-Lyme. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Newcastle-under-Lyme?
The average planning decision time near Newcastle-under-Lyme is 62 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme?
The planning approval rate near Newcastle-under-Lyme is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newcastle-under-Lyme?
The most common type of planning application near Newcastle-under-Lyme is discharge of conditions, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newcastle-under-Lyme?
You can search and track planning applications near Newcastle-under-Lyme on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.