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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
9,281Searchable applications
400Recorded as pending
93%Approval rate · 6,821 approved or refused records
465Refused applications

6,356 approved · 465 refused · 368 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 15 Sept 2016 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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More application records

  1. DecidedDC/23/00244/TDPA

    DETERMINATION OF PRIOR APPROVAL: Proposed 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole and associated ancillary works.

    Clockmill Road Dunston Gateshead Whickham NE11 9DQ

    Received 17 Mar 2023
  2. DecidedDC/23/00245/TDPA

    DETERMINATION OF PRIOR APPROVAL: Proposed 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole and associated ancillary works.

    Shields Road Wardley Pelaw NE10 0SH

    Received 17 Mar 2023
  3. DecidedDC/23/00249/HHA

    Two storey side extension and roof enlargement with raised eaves to main roof (amended description)

    1 Pinewood Gardens Gateshead NE11 0DJ

    Received 20 Mar 2023
  4. DecidedDC/23/00250/FUL

    Proposed new detached dwelling with associated car parking (amended plan received 14.06.2023).

    20 The Rowans Gateshead NE9 7BN

    Received 20 Mar 2023
  5. DecidedDC/23/00252/HHA

    Extension to front of garage forming utility room, sunroom and moving front door to front elevation of house.

    23 Western Way Ryton NE40 3LR

    Received 21 Mar 2023
  6. DecidedDC/23/00253/FUL

    Construction of new highway (footpath) on existing Council land.

    Council Land Adjacent To St Agnes Primary School Gateshead

    Received 21 Mar 2023
  7. DecidedDC/23/00254/CPL

    Rear porch/ WC extension

    13 Strothers Terrace High Spen Rowlands Gill NE39 2HL

    Received 14 Mar 2023
  8. DecidedDC/23/00255/HHA

    single storey gable extension creating porch, office and larger kitchen (Amended plans received: 26th February 2024)

    6 Long Bank Birtley DH3 1PU

    Received 21 Mar 2023
  9. Awaiting decisionDC/23/00256/CPL

    Single storey sun room extension to rear

    53 Greenford Kibblesworth Gateshead NE11 0TW

    Received 21 Mar 2023
  10. DecidedDC/23/00257/FUL

    Erection of two extensions to form new staff welfare facilities including changing, locker rooms, shower and toilets.

    Metinvest/Spartan UK Ropery Road Gateshead NE8 2RD

    Received 22 Mar 2023
  11. Awaiting decisionDC/23/00258/TREE

    Tree works at The Cottage Whickham (as amended)

    The Cottage Mansion Heights Whickham NE11 9DL

    Received 21 Mar 2023
  12. UnknownDC/23/00259/TREE

    Tree works at Woodside Saltwell Road South

    Woodside Saltwell Road South Gateshead NE9 6DT

    Received 21 Mar 2023
  13. DecidedDC/23/00262/TDPA

    DETERMINATION OF PRIOR APPROVAL: Installation of 1No 15m high slim-line monopole, supporting 6 no. antennas, 3 no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto.

    Land Opposite Greenside Methodist Church Lead Road Greenside Gateshead NE40 4JT

    Received 21 Mar 2023
  14. DecidedDC/23/00263/HHA

    fitting of 12 solar panels on two story detached garage.

    20 East Park Road Gateshead NE9 5AX

    Received 22 Mar 2023
  15. DecidedDC/23/00265/HHA

    Timber garden summerhouse / shed to replace existing garden shed.

    25 Axwell Park Road Blaydon NE21 5PB

    Received 22 Mar 2023
  16. DecidedDC/23/00266/COU

    Change of use from residential dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to residential Children's Home (Use Class C2). (Additional information received on 17/05/23, 18/05/23, 06/06/23 and 13/06/23)

    Brumby Barmoor Lane Ryton NE40 3AA

    Received 23 Mar 2023
  17. DecidedDC/23/00267/FUL

    Demolition of existing bungalow and annex and construction of 2no. new self contained properties with associated parking and gardens (additional information received 15/06/23).

    Monaville Gateshead Road Sunniside Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5LQ

    Received 23 Mar 2023
  18. Decided20/00119/DOC3

    Discharge of conditions 13 (Biodiversity Method Statement), 17 (Ecological Design Strategy), 23 (Materials), 25 (Swept Path Analysis), 27 (Visibility Splays), 29 (Visitor Parking), 31 (Car Club Strategy), 33 (Alterations to Ped Link), 39 (Traffic Calming), 43 (Long Sections), 47 (Cycle Parking), 49 (EV Charging), 51 (Travel Plan), 53 (Construction Management Plan), and 55 (Noise Mitigation) on planning application DC/20/00119/FUL

    Land At Former Freight Depot St James Road Gateshead NE8 3EQ

    Received 23 Mar 2023
  19. DecidedDC/23/00269/LBC

    LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Bridge repairs including to cast iron elements and bridge deck.

    The High Level Bridge Wellington Street Gateshead

    Received 24 Mar 2023
  20. DecidedDC/23/00271/HHA

    Single storey rear extension and refurbishment of side building

    25 Glenbrooke Terrace Gateshead NE9 6AJ

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  21. Decided20/00119/DOC4

    Discharge of Conditons 7 (Drainage Scheme), 9 (Drainage Construction), and 11 (Drainage Maintenance) on planning application DC/20/00119/FUL

    Land At Former Freight Depot St James Road Gateshead NE8 3EQ

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  22. DecidedDC/23/00273/TDPA

    DETERMINATION OF PRIOR APPROVAL: Removal of 1No 17.5m monopole and associated compound. Installation of 1No replacement base station and 1No 25m lattice sharable mast, with mounted headframe to host 6No Antenna and 2No 600mm dishes. Installation of a new perimeter fence and the addition of 7no. new cabinets. Ancillary development thereto.

    Jacky's Plantation Greenside Ryton NE40 4BB

    Received 24 Mar 2023
  23. DecidedDC/23/00275/FUL

    Erection of an indoor events arena, conference and exhibition centre including meeting rooms and associated facilities, provision of drinking establishments, retail and leisure floorspace, and outside performance square with landscaping, public realm and infrastructure works as well as associated engineering operations, security measures and signalised crossings.

    Site Bounded By Mill Road, Hawks Road And South Shore Road Gateshead

    Received 24 Mar 2023
  24. DecidedDC/23/00276/HHA

    Proposed single storey rear extension

    41 Glynwood Gardens Gateshead NE9 5RS

    Received 27 Mar 2023

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