Fairways Chapel Lane Harriseahead Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST7 4JW Data via plota.co.uk

26/00334/PLD - Cert of lawfulness of prop development Approved

Proposal

Lawful development certificate for the proposed change of use from C3 Dwelling to C2 Children's Residential Home for up to two children aged 5-17 Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 May 2026
Approved
11 May 2026

Approved on 11 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Cert of lawfulness of prop development
Postcode
ST7 4JW
Received
1 May 2026
Validated
1 May 2026
Ward
Newchapel & Mow Cop
Parish
Kidsgrove
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Permit
Decision date
11 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Transform Architects

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14902513
Env. assessment
No
Newcastle under Lyme
Planning Authority Score
5.3/10
Average
#130 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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