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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 dates9,784Searchable applications
407Recorded as pending
93%Approval rate · 7,216 approved or refused records
486Refused applications
6,730 approved · 486 refused · 384 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 15 Sept 2016 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026We haven’t verified direct planning guidance links for this authority yet. Use its official website in Council sources.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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
- UnknownDC/24/01020/TREE
Removal of Ash Tree Due to Risk of Ash Dieback
Oakside Orchard Road Rowlands Gill NE39 1DN
Received 21 Oct 2024 - DecidedDC/24/01021/COU
Proposed material change of use to extend residential garden onto adjoining land (nil use to class c3), remove existing hedgerow. install new boundary treatment and landscaping
Westhaven Fellside Road Whickham NE16 5AX
Received 23 Oct 2024 - DecidedDC/24/01022/COU
GROUND FLOOR - Sub-division of existing retail unit into a smaller unit and change of use to hot food takeaway in the original unit. FIRST FLOOR - Change of use from commercial to domestic accomodation (first floor flat). EXISTING ROOF SPACE - Loft conversion with front and rear dormer windows for domestic accomodation (Second floor flat)
16 Front Street Winlaton NE21 4RE
Received 30 Oct 2024 - DecidedDC/24/01023/CPE
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR EXISTING USE: Site is/has been in used as a contractor's industrial compound.
A1 Asphalt And Tarmacadam Surfacing East Of Shadon Way Portobello Road Birtley DH3 2RY
Received 21 Nov 2024 - UnknownDC/24/01024/TREE
Tree works at the Old Rectory
The Old Rectory Ryton Village Ryton NE40 3QP
Received 22 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/01025/HHA
Proposed single storey rear/side extension
10 Heathfield Place Gateshead NE9 5AS
Received 22 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/01026/FUL
Installation of replacement air handling plant to be located on existing rooftop.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Queen Elizabeth Avenue Gateshead NE9 6SX
Received 22 Nov 2024 - Awaiting decisionDC/24/01027/TREE
Prune Holly Tree at 1 Low West Avenue
1 Low West Avenue Rowlands Gill NE39 1EA
Received 22 Nov 2024 - UnknownDC/24/01028/TREE
Minor tree works at the Old Rectory
The Old Rectory Ryton Village Ryton NE40 3QP
Received 22 Nov 2024 - Decided19/00821/DOC8
Discharge of conditions 20 (Verification) of Planning application DC/19/00821/FUL (Amended details received 09.01.2025 and 03.02.2025)
Former Dunston Hill Community Primary School Dunston Bank Gateshead
Received 25 Nov 2024 - UnknownDC/24/01030/FUL
Proposed retention of existing timber cafe building following, (1) the removal of canopy / covered area to west side, (2) the removal of raiseddeck to front along with associated boundary fencing, steel frame over deck and retractable canopy, (3) removal of smoking shelter to eastside, (4) alterations to resulting building including the provision of a living roof, cladding and painting green or brown, (5) removal of 4 parkingspaces, (6) erection of a gate to control use of eastern access, and (7) landscaping. Proposed new traffic signing and circulation.
Jack And Jo's Nursery Garden Middle Hedgefield Farm Stella Road Ryton NE21 4NN
Received 25 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/01031/FUL
Extension of existing factory building to accommodate machinery for light steelwork, extraction installed for ventilation purposes and new car parking spaces
Allan Liddle Ltd Unit A21 Stonehills Buildings Gateshead NE10 0HW
Received 25 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/01032/NMA
Non-Material Amendment of planning application DC/19/00514/FUL to allow alterations/repairs to gutter outlets and new larger bore downspouts, minor stonework alterations as necessary, and lead weathering to cornice.
Durham Road Baptist Church Gladstone Terrace Bensham Gateshead NE8 4EJ
Received 25 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/01033/LBC
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Alterations/repairs to gutter outlets and new larger bore downspouts, minor stonework alterations as necessary, new lead weathering to the eaves stone cornice and renewal of seals around all windows with traditional materials.
Durham Road Baptist Church Gladstone Terrace Bensham Gateshead NE8 4EJ
Received 25 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/01034/GPDE
Proposed single storey rear extension
147 Redgrave Close St James Village Gateshead NE8 3JT
Received 25 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/01035/HHA
Proposed single storey rear extension and first floor side extension (description amended 13/1/25)
25 Hampton Drive Felling NE10 9EP
Received 26 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/01037/HHA
Demolish existing timber frame garage. Construct new garage with utility and wet room. Flat Roof with masonry walls
16 Ollerton Gardens Felling NE10 9RT
Received 26 Nov 2024 - UnknownDC/24/01039/TREE
Tree works at Birchdene Rowlands Gill
Birchdene Wingrove Rowlands Gill NE39 1DT
Received 26 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/01041/HHA
Proposed single storey extension to the rear of the property and proposed portico to front door.
Sandygate Barn Sandygate Drive Marley Hill Whickham Gateshead NE16 5DF
Received 26 Nov 2024 - Decided24/00261/DOC1
Discharge of conditions 3 (Submit materials inc rooflights), 4 (Materials as approved), 5 (Submit cycle storage details), 6 (Implement cycle storage), 8 (Submit method statement ecology PCC), 9 (Submit bat and bird roost details), 10 (Implement bat and bird features), 11 (Avoid works in bird breeding season) of planning application DC/24/00261/FUL. (Additional information received on 08.01.2024, 15.01.2024 and 23.01.2024)
Greenside Central Methodist Church Rockwood Hill Road Greenside Ryton NE40 4AX
Received 31 Oct 2024 - DecidedDC/24/01044/HHA
Single story extension to the rear of the existing property and small side infill to create utility room and gym within the existing garage.
740 Durham Road Gateshead NE9 6UN
Received 27 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/01045/HHA
Single storey rear and side extension
Ingleholme Station Road Rowlands Gill NE39 1JP
Received 20 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/01047/HHA
Replace large conservatory with a larger wrap-around orangery
15 Axwell View Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4JS
Received 28 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/01049/HCPL
Construction of garden outbuilding
97A Whaggs Lane Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4PW
Received 28 Nov 2024
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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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