Novocastrians Rfc, Sutherland Park The Drive, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7SZ Data via plota.co.uk

Withdrawn 2026/1008/01/DET - Detailed Application
Date received
20 Jul 2026
Decision date
13 Sept 2026
Postcode
NE7 7SZ
Type
Detailed Application

Description

Installation of a small-scale outdoor sauna and cold water therapy facility within the grounds of an existing rugby club, comprising sauna unit, plunge pools, and associated ancillary structures including a small reception/welfare shed, fencing/screening, and minor service connections. The proposal includes a change of use of part of the site to a sports recovery and wellness facility ancillary to the existing recreational use of the rugby club. The development is located on an existing hard standing area and does not involve any significant groundworks. Data via plota.co.uk

Last checked

Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Newcastle upon Tyne built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Newcastle upon Tyne
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#154 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Newcastle upon Tyne is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #205 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Newcastle upon Tyne decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #113 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #86 of 296
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #205 of 296
42%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #165 of 296
84%
Minor dwellings approved
37 decided (1-9 homes)
95%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
70 decided
1,005
Total decisions
103 refused in the year to March 2026