48 Lincoln Avenue Clayton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 3BB Data via plota.co.uk

26/00493/PLD - Cert of lawfulness of prop development Approved

Proposal

Proposed loft conversion changing the hip to a gable in conjunction with a flat roof rear dormer Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
6 Jul 2026
Approved
4 Aug 2026

Approved on 4 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Aug 2026

Important details

Application type
Cert of lawfulness of prop development
Postcode
ST5 3BB
Received
6 Jul 2026
Validated
6 Jul 2026
Ward
Clayton
Case officer
Show
Decision
Permit
Decision date
4 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Chris Ralphs Architects Limited

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 5 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15057675
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