105 Western Way Darras Hall Ponteland Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE20 9LY Data via plota.co.uk

26/02943/FUL - Full Application Refused
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Single storey infill rear extension, two storey rear extension over existing, loft conversion with rear dormer extension & porch canopy. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
18 Aug 2026
✓
Consultation
2 Oct 2026
✗
Refused
2 Oct 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 2 Oct 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

Documents 4

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF Decision Notice Decision Notice · 2 Oct 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF ECOLOGY COMMENTS Consultee Comment · 8 Sept 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Application Form · 18 Aug 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF PONTELAND TOWN COUNCIL RESPONSE Consultee Comment · 7 Sept 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 3

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
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Ponteland 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 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.

Building

Floor area136 m² (1,464 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (60 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached bungalow, 6 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in November 2025, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Northumberland (County)
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
NE20 9LY
Received
18 Aug 2026
Validated
18 Aug 2026
Ward
Ponteland West
Parish
Ponteland
Case officer
Show
Target decision
15 Sept 2026
Decision
Application Refused
Decision date
2 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
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How this decision compares

Decided in 45 days from validation, 10 days faster than Northumberland (County)'s median of 55 for extensions. Refused, as 10% of extensions here are.

70%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
659decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Northumberland (County) in the last twelve months, from validation. Northumberland (County) decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

5 neighbours consulted · Last counted 3 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
18 Aug 2026
Consultation
2 Oct 2026
Comments by
2 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
15 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

9 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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2024
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2020 Approved
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Proposed timber deck (Retrospective)
20/03039/FUL
2018 Approved
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Proposed demolition of existing garage and construction of new sun room extension
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2017 Withdrawn
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2016 Approved
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2016 Approved
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2016 Approved
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Proposed extension to single garage to form double garage
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2016 Approved
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Northumberland (County)
Planning Authority Score
3.8/10
Below average
#207 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Northumberland (County) ranks #167 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Northumberland (County) decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #158 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #178 of 296
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #167 of 296
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #210 of 296
80%
Minor dwellings approved
223 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
36 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
71 decided
2,013
Total decisions
233 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

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.