Silverdale Primary School Racecourse Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6PB Data via plota.co.uk

26/00283/SOLAR - Prior Approval- Installation Solar Equip Decided

Proposal

Prior notification for the installation of a solar panels on the school roof Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
22 Apr 2026
Consultation
28 Apr 2026
Prior Approval Not Required - SOLAR
3 Jun 2026

Prior Approval Not Required - SOLAR on 3 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Prior Approval- Installation Solar Equip
Postcode
ST5 6PB
Received
22 Apr 2026
Validated
22 Apr 2026
Ward
Silverdale
Parish
Silverdale
Case officer
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Decision
Prior Approval Not Required - SOLAR
Decision date
3 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Consultation
28 Apr 2026
Comments by
19 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Newcastle under Lyme
Planning Authority Score
5.3/10
Average
#130 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Newcastle under Lyme ranks #187 out of 292 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
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, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #39 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #30 of 292
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #187 of 292
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #196 of 292
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