28-38 Acorn Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2DJ

Pending 2026/0421/01/DET - Detailed Application
Date received
23 Apr 2026
Postcode
NE2 2DJ
Type
Detailed Application

Description

Extensions of existing restaurant/takeaway (Sui-Generis) at 32 Acorn Road to include change of use of 30 Acorn Road from office (Class E) to form extension of existing restaurant/takeaway (Sui-Generis), formation of a new enclosed roof terrace seating area with retractable roof, brick wall to south side and glazed screens to other sides above numbers 34, 36 and 38 Acorn Road, installation of associated fire escape staircase and creation of ground floor non-licensed restaurant seating area in the garden/forecourt area of 28 Acorn Road. Relocation of existing plant and equipment to the rear of numbers 34-38 Acorn Road.

4.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#151 of 282

Newcastle upon Tyne is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #214 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Newcastle upon Tyne decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #86 of 282
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #54 of 282
58%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #214 of 282
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #168 of 282
89%
Minor dwellings approved
38 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
62 decided
910
Total decisions
70 refused in 2025