Public Conveniences Merrial Street Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire Data via plota.co.uk

26/00524/FUL - Full Application Pending Consideration

Proposal

Proposed change of use of public conveniences (Class F2) to (Class E & Class C3) and external alterations involving the replacement of doors and windows. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
12 Aug 2026
Consultation
18 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 8 Sept 2026.

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Received
12 Aug 2026
Validated
12 Aug 2026
Ward
Town
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
MAC Architectural Design Ltd

Public comments

No public comments yet.

97 neighbours consulted · Last counted 19 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15077620
Consultation
18 Aug 2026
Comments by
8 Sept 2026
Site notice
28 Aug 2026
Press notice
21 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
Newcastle under Lyme
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#78 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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 performance
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