Planning Permission

The NPPF was fully revised on 17 August 2026. Here's what actually changed for Newcastle homeowners — and what it doesn't mean for your extension or loft conversion.

Submit a planning application the wrong way and it's returned before it's assessed — the 8-week clock never starts. Here's how to do it right in Newcastle.

Get the dimensions wrong on your block plan and it can stall at validation. Here's what a block plan shows, the scale Newcastle councils expect, and how it differs from a site location plan.

New government data: 94.6% of North East householder applications approved in 2025/26 — but decision times vary sharply between councils.

Get the site location plan wrong and your application can be returned before it's even assessed. Here's what it must show for a Newcastle planning submission.

A practical Newcastle planning application validation checklist: which drawings and documents homeowners usually need for extensions, loft and garage conversions — and how to avoid validation delays.

Planning drawings in Newcastle cost from £450 to £650 depending on the project. Here's what a proper drawing package includes, the council fees to budget for, and why the cheapest drawings aren't always the cheapest option.

Not sure whether your project needs planning permission or qualifies under Permitted Development? Here's how the two routes differ, where PD rights are restricted in Newcastle, and which applies to the most common home extension projects.

Not sure if your rear extension in Newcastle needs planning permission? Here's exactly what the rules say — and when you can build without a full planning application.