Former St Margarets Chapel Blackbrook Staffs ST5 5EL

1. 3 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Newcastle-under-Lyme took a median of 100 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Newcastle-under-Lyme for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Wayside Farm The Croft Blackbrook Market Drayton Shropshire ST5 5EL

  26/00593/FUL Submitted 25 Aug 2026 0m away

  Decision due ~20 Oct

  Erection of maintenance equipment, tack and fodder storage building associated with existing equestrian use

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• Bay Tree Cottage Blackbrook Newcastle Staffs ST5 5EH

  04/00368/FUL Submitted 13 Apr 2004 231m away

  Part two storey/part single storey link/rear extension and conversion of existing stable building into residential accommodation

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Fairview Maerway Lane Minn Bank Staffordshire ST5 5EN

  02/01095/FUL Submitted 8 Jan 2003 305m away

  Conservatory and bay window

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing

• Land Adj Vine Cottage Nantwich Road Blackbrook Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 5EH

  25/00446/OUT Submitted 27 Jun 2025 485m away

  Decision due ~22 Aug

  Outline Planning Application (including the detailed matter of means of access) for the erection of 5no. self-build dwellings (AMENDED PLANS RECEIVED)

  Awaiting decision Outline New dwelling

• 26/00626/FUL Awaiting decision

  9 Lichfield Close Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6PH

  Proposed removal of existing conservatory and erection of new 2 storey side and rear extension.

  Full applications
• 26/00605/FUL Awaiting decision

  10 Wem Grove Chesterton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 7RA

  Proposed single storey rear house extension to replace existing conservatory

  Full applications
• 26/00593/FUL Awaiting decision

  Wayside Farm The Croft Blackbrook Market Drayton Shropshire ST5 5EL

  Erection of maintenance equipment, tack and fodder storage building associated with existing equestrian use

  Full applications
• 26/00617/FUL Awaiting decision

  1 Chartwood Loggerheads Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4RJ

  Change of use of dwelling (Class C3) to a care home for up to three children (Class C2)

  Full applications
• 26/00614/FUL Awaiting decision

  Racecourse Farm Three Mile Lane Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 5HJ

  Proposed new agricultural access track

  Full applications