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Planning in Wereton

Approved
95%
21 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Wereton

Wereton is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

There were 19 crimes reported in the Wereton area during the most recent period (February 2026), a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

The area around Wereton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wereton 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Wereton, 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, 26 planning applications were submitted near Wereton. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (3), amendments (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wereton?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Wereton. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wereton?
The average planning decision time near Wereton is 39 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 Wereton?
The planning approval rate near Wereton is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wereton?
The most common type of planning application near Wereton is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wereton?
You can search and track planning applications near Wereton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.