Shop And Premises 196 Liverpool Road Cross Heath Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 9ED Data via plota.co.uk

26/00671/FUL - Full Application Pending Consideration

Proposal

Installation of new porch canopies (with recessed lighting) to front elevation over existing full height glazed windows and doors; replacement of existing bollards to entrance with addition of new bollards to create extended pedestrian zone to main entrance; existing perimeter barrier to be replaced; addition of new timber effect cladding up to first floor height to replace sections of exiting render finish; replacement existing fascia, soffit and rainwater goods; existing window to be blocked up; new surface mounted wall lights to front elevation; replacement of existing fire door with addition of improved access; general decoration and remedial works to the building and replacement of all existing signage (inc. totem sign) with new & additional signage added. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
around 29 Sept 2026
✓
Consultation
8 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 24 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 20 Nov 2026, from Newcastle under Lyme's recent extensions.

Comments are open until 6 Nov 2026

Comment on this application ↗

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

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
ST5 9ED
Received
around 29 Sept 2026
Validated
29 Sept 2026
Ward
Cross Heath
Target decision
24 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
GO Architectural Design

Decision outlook

Day 29 of the 56-day target. Newcastle under Lyme usually decides extensions by day 52.

Day 2927 days to 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

No public comments yet.

15 neighbours consulted · Last counted 24 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15219751
Planning Portal ref
PP-15219751
Consultation
8 Oct 2026
Comments by
6 Nov 2026
Statutory expiry
24 Nov 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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