Change of use planning approval in Newcastle under Lyme
Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 10 Jun 2026.
Of 119 change of use planning applications decided by Newcastle under Lyme in the last 5 years, 94% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.
Other work in Newcastle under Lyme
- Extension : 98% approved (397 decided)
- Rear extension : 98% approved (207 decided)
- Tree work : 97% approved (168 decided)
- Side extension : 98% approved (115 decided)
- Two-storey extension : 96% approved (84 decided)
- Demolition : 91% approved (70 decided)
- New dwelling : 78% approved (54 decided)
- Boundary wall / fence / gates : 98% approved (46 decided)
Method
Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for Newcastle under Lyme, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how Newcastle under Lyme decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.