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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
7,281Searchable applications
388Recorded as pending
93%Approval rate · 5,228 approved or refused records
362Refused applications

4,866 approved · 362 refused · 297 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 1 May 2019 to 29 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas22 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas5 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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  1. DecidedDC/19/00906/HHA

    Proposed porch to the front of the property.

    25 Warrenmor Leam Lane Estate Felling NE10 8XD

    Received 29 Aug 2019
  2. DecidedDC/19/00907/HHA

    Proposed modular metal mesh access ramp at rear with new paving (Retrospective)

    80 Woodburn Whitehills Felling NE10 8LY

    Received 29 Aug 2019
  3. Decided19/00027/DOC2

    Discharge of condition 3 (Demolition and CMP) of planning application DC/19/00027/FUL (additional information received 17 October 2019).

    Gateshead Jewish Teachers Training College 50, 52 And 54 Bewick Road Gateshead NE8 4DQ

    Received 29 Aug 2019
  4. DecidedDC/19/00908/COU

    Change of use from shop (A1 use) to non-residential institution (D1 use) and installation of metal escape steps to rear.

    18 Brinkburn Avenue Bensham Gateshead NE8 4JT

    Received 30 Aug 2019
  5. DecidedDC/19/00909/HHA

    Proposed single storey gable extension and pitched roofs to existing flat roofs (amended plans received 21.10.19)

    49 Orchard Road Whickham Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4TG

    Received 30 Aug 2019
  6. DecidedDC/19/00910/FUL

    Re-roofing of unit, installation of new windows in rear elevation, removal of asbestos cladding on south elevation and replacement with plastic coated cladding to match the roof covering, existing asbestos rainwater goods to be replaced with metal plastisol box gutters and down pipes, new fire exit doors and replacement windows and doors in west elevation

    Former Reg Vardy Accident Repair Centre Hepburn Gardens Felling NE10 0AD

    Received 30 Aug 2019
  7. DecidedDC/19/00911/FUL

    Demolition of existing industrial buildings and erection of two dwellings with associated landscaping works (revised scheme)

    Stampley Moss Farm Thornley Lane Rowlands Gill NE21 6LB

    Received 31 Aug 2019
  8. DecidedDC/19/00912/HHA

    Proposed single story extension to the rear of the property with overhanging porch, overhanging porch to the front and pitched roof to existing flat roof garage

    17 Ingleside Fellside Park Whickham NE16 5XY

    Received 31 Aug 2019
  9. DecidedDC/19/00913/HHA

    Proposed single storey flat roof extension with lantern rooflight on the footprint of the existing conservatory to the rear of the property.

    4 The Birches Sunniside Whickham NE16 5EU

    Received 2 Sept 2019
  10. DecidedDC/19/00914/CPL

    CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and construction of new rear single storey extension to private dwelling.

    43 Bluebell Close Beacon Lough Gateshead NE9 6RH

    Received 2 Sept 2019
  11. DecidedDC/19/00915/FUL

    Erection of outdoor 'shack bar' for use as drinks servery and provision of garden play area and play equipment (retrospective)

    168 Kells Lane Low Fell Gateshead NE9 5HY

    Received 3 Sept 2019
  12. DecidedDC/19/00916/ADV

    Display of non illuminated fascia sign on gable end (retrospective)

    Derma Graphics Tattoo 109 Southend Road Gateshead NE9 6XS

    Received 28 Aug 2019
  13. DecidedDC/19/00917/ADV

    Display of five digital free-standing signs and one 15" digital booth screen

    McDonalds Restaurant Team Valley Retail Park Tenth Avenue West Gateshead NE11 0BD

    Received 3 Sept 2019
  14. DecidedDC/19/00918/ADV

    Display of various illuminated and non-illuminated fascia, lettering menu and hanging signs with associated cowl and led lighting units, on front and side elevations

    Ye Olde Cannon 435 Durham Road Gateshead NE9 5EX

    Received 3 Sept 2019
  15. DecidedDC/19/00919/HHA

    Proposed single storey rear and side extension and alterations to front porch (amended description 23.10.2019)

    60 Blencathra Way Winlaton Blaydon NE21 6SW

    Received 4 Sept 2019
  16. DecidedDC/19/00920/HHA

    Construction of single storey rear extension

    Bank House Lead Road Greenside Ryton NE40 4SU

    Received 5 Sept 2019
  17. DecidedDC/19/00921/HHA

    Proposed rear single storey extension

    1 West Lane Winlaton Blaydon NE21 6PQ

    Received 5 Sept 2019
  18. Decided18/01027/DOC2

    Discharge of condition 3 (External Materials) of planning approval DC/18/01027/FUL

    Hillside Grange Sunderland Road Gateshead NE10 0BU

    Received 4 Sept 2019
  19. Awaiting decision15/01004/DOC6

    Discharge of conditions 17(Final design of bus stops), 28(Final details of play provision) and 32( Final details of footpath/cycle links) of planning approval DC/15/01004/FUL

    Land North Of A695 Crawcrook

    Received 2 Sept 2019
  20. DecidedDC/19/00922/HHA

    Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension

    6 Ravenscar Close Whickham Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5TW

    Received 4 Sept 2019
  21. DecidedDC/19/00923/FUL

    Change of use from vacant ground floor shop (A1 use) to residential (C3 use) erection of two storey rear extension, alterations to fenestration and application of render

    6/8 Chandos Street Gateshead NE8 4AB

    Received 5 Sept 2019
  22. DecidedDC/19/00924/FUL

    Development of three semi-detached bungalow blocks, (six dwellings in total). Provision of off-street parking to rear as well as minor amendments to adopted highway layout

    Site Of 57-63 And 73-79 Aycliffe Avenue Gateshead

    Received 5 Sept 2019
  23. DecidedDC/19/00925/DEM

    Demolition of pre-fabricated office building

    Beggars Wood Golf Course And Driving Range Coach Road Lamesley Gateshead NE11 0HH

    Received 5 Sept 2019
  24. Decided17/01267/DOC2

    Discharge of condition 12(Construction Control Plan) of planning approval DC/17/01267/FUL

    Land North Of Gullane Close Bill Quay Gateshead

    Received 5 Sept 2019

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What these statistics cover

These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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