11 Leaswood Close Clayton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 4BX Data via plota.co.uk

26/00497/FUL - Full Application Pending Consideration

Proposal

Two-storey rear extension. (Amended plans received) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
10 Jul 2026
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Consultation
14 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 12 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision soon after comments close on 28 Sept 2026; it is now day 91.

The consultation period closed on 28 Sept 2026.

Site constraints 7

Ancient woodland 12 m away: Dark Wood
Inside the 15 m buffer standing advice asks for from the boundary.
National policy refuses development that would cause loss or deterioration of ancient woodland or ancient trees unless there are wholly exceptional reasons.
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Coalfield, development low risk area; Tree preservation order 12 m away; Green belt 12 m away: Stoke-on-Trent; Inside the Newcastle-under-Lyme built-up area; Priority habitat 12 m away: Deciduous woodland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No listed building at the site · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority 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.

Building

Floor area120 m² (1,292 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (60 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 2026, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
ST5 4BX
Received
10 Jul 2026
Validated
10 Jul 2026
Ward
Westbury Park & Northwood
Case officer
Show
Target decision
12 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
The Plan Company

Decision outlook

Day 91, past the statutory target. 96% of extensions in Newcastle under Lyme are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 9 Oct 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 7 Oct 2026.

Day 9135 days past the 56-day target
82%decided within 8 weeks
96%approved
184decided 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

No public comments yet.

6 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15068876
Planning Portal ref
PP-15068876
Consultation
14 Sept 2026
Comments by
28 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
4 Sept 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

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.