17 Dukes Meadow Backworth Newcastle Upon Tyne NE27 0GD Data via plota.co.uk

26/01173/FUL - full planning application non major Awaiting decision

Proposal

Change of use of agricultural land (Sui Generis) to residential curtilage (Class C) including engineering operations comprising a localised increase in land levels to part of the lower rear garden area to create a usable terrace, together with the installation of steps linking the upper and lower garden levels… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
14 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Application type
full planning application non major
Postcode
NE27 0GD
Received
14 Aug 2026
Validated
14 Aug 2026
Ward
Backworth & Holystone
Parish
Whitley Bay
Case officer
Show
Target decision
9 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Ethical Planning Limited

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 20 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15159519
Env. assessment
No
North Tyneside
Planning Authority Score
8.9/10
Excellent
#8 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

North Tyneside is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #35 out of 296. Only 25% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. 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
North Tyneside decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
97%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #5 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #36 of 296
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #35 of 296
25%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #31 of 296
100%
Minor dwellings approved
5 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
56 decided
616
Total decisions
20 refused in the year to March 2026