Newcastle under Lyme ranks #181 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils

97% approved vs 90% nationally

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Newcastle under Lyme decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

94%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #37 of 282

97%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #30 of 282

59%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #181 of 282

46%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #189 of 282

85%

Minor dwellings approved

100 decided (1-9 homes)

76%

Major dwellings approved

17 decided (10+ homes)

100%

Change of use approved

28 decided

479

Total decisions

31 refused in 2025

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