Woodlands School House Leycett Lane Leycett Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6AD Data via plota.co.uk

26/00260/COU - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Change of us from residential dwelling to a childrens residential care home with integrated on-site education provision for up to four young people. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Mar 2026
Consultation
14 Apr 2026
Approved
20 May 2026

Approved on 20 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
ST5 6AD
Received
30 Mar 2026
Validated
30 Mar 2026
Ward
Madeley & Betley
Parish
Madeley
Case officer
Show
Decision
Permit
Decision date
20 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14817052
Consultation
14 Apr 2026
Comments by
5 May 2026
Site notice
17 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Newcastle under Lyme
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#78 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Newcastle under Lyme ranks #133 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Newcastle under Lyme decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #61 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #19 of 296
68%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #133 of 296
41%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #159 of 296
80%
Minor dwellings approved
109 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
97%
Change of use approved
30 decided
485
Total decisions
34 refused in the year to March 2026