Newcastle Islamic Centre Pilkington Avenue Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 3RE Data via plota.co.uk

26/00595/FUL - Full Application Pending Consideration

Proposal

Internal remodelling, a two-storey rear extension, the insertion of an internal mezzanine floor within the North Wing, a new double-storey entrance porch on the principal elevation, and a dedicated brick minaret to the rear. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
24 Aug 2026
✓
Consultation
27 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 19 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 28 Oct 2026; it is now day 65.

The consultation period closed on 25 Sept 2026.

Site constraints 3

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 4; Coalfield, development low risk area; Inside the Newcastle-under-Lyme built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
ST5 3RE
Received
24 Aug 2026
Validated
24 Aug 2026
Ward
Westlands
Case officer
Show
Target decision
19 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

Decision outlook

Day 65, past the statutory target. 96% of extensions in Newcastle under Lyme are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 23 Nov 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 24 Oct 2026.

Day 659 days past the 56-day target
82%decided within 8 weeks
96%approved
188decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Newcastle under Lyme in the last twelve months, from validation. Newcastle under Lyme decision record →

Public comments

1,582comments received
916 objecting3 neutral663 supporting

58% object · below the UK average of 74%

55 neighbours consulted · Last counted 24 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PLP-00005885
Consultation
27 Aug 2026
Comments by
25 Sept 2026
Site or press notice
3 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
19 Oct 2026
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 statistics
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

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