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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

10,068Searchable applications

408Recorded as pending

93%Approval rate · 7,447 approved or refused records

496Refused applications

6,951 approved · 496 refused · 396 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 5 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 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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More application records

DecidedDC/25/01026/HHA
Altering the portico design and changing the front garden into block paving, as amended 06.05.2026
63 Birch Crescent Northside Birtley Gateshead DH3 1FH
Received 19 Sept 2025
DecidedDC/25/01030/HHA
Driveway extended 1m to left (as you look at house from road).Stepped access in line with front door to grass verge with new section of wall to make it return to drive. New retaining wall between drive and steps.Wall at front to be repaired.
424 Lobley Hill Road Gateshead NE11 0BS
Received 17 Sept 2025
DecidedDC/25/01035/HHA
Proposed single storey wraparound extension
11 Eden Dale Ryton NE40 4PX
Received 22 Sept 2025
DecidedDC/25/01036/HHA73
Vary Condition 1 of Application DC/25/00041/HHA (Proposed rear and side dormers (scheme amended 17/4/25)). Amendments include the dormers being omitted and alterations to the front and rear extension.
22 Brixham Avenue Gateshead NE9 6XH
Received 22 Sept 2025
DecidedDC/25/01037/DEM
Single storey brick built garage block with flat felt covered timber roof.
Garage Block 1-5 Callendar Court
Received 17 Sept 2025
DecidedDC/25/01038/FUL
The proposed removal of an existing InLink Unit, and the deployment of a replacement Street Hub 3 unit
BT InLink Adj 208 High Street West Street Gateshead
Received 22 Sept 2025
DecidedDC/25/01039/ADV
Two digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
BT InLink Adj 208 High Street West Street Gateshead
Received 22 Sept 2025
DecidedDC/25/01040/FUL
The proposed removal of an existing InLink Unit, and the deployment of a replacement Street Hub 3 unit
BT InLink Adj New Century House West Street West Street Gateshead
Received 22 Sept 2025
DecidedDC/25/01041/ADV
Two digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
BT InLink Adj New Century House West Street West Street Gateshead
Received 22 Sept 2025
DecidedDC/25/01042/FUL
The proposed removal of an existing InLink Unit, and the deployment of a replacement Street Hub 3 unit
BT InLink Adj 17 Jackson Street West Street Gateshead
Received 22 Sept 2025
DecidedDC/25/01043/ADV
Two digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
BT InLink Adj 17 Jackson Street West Street Gateshead
Received 22 Sept 2025
DecidedDC/25/01044/CPL
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR A PROPOSED USE: Use of a Dwellinghouse (C3a) as a Care Home (C2) for a maximum of two children, with two carers, working on a rota basis.
43 West Crescent Felling NE10 8AY
Received 22 Sept 2025
DecidedDC/25/01045/LBC
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Conversion and extension of existing building at western part of site to provide 2 dwellings, demolition of existing buildings at eastern part of site and erection of 6no. 2.5 storey dwellings, including associated parking, tree removal, replacement planting and removal of existing signage structure at south eastern part of site. (additional information 17.11.2025, amended 27.04.2026 and 19.05.2026) (Description amended 24.06.2026)
Gateshead Council Depot The Court Yard Durham Road Gateshead NE9 5AW
Received 23 Sept 2025
UnknownDC/25/01046/TREE
Tree works at 13 Ryton Village East
13 Ryton Village East Ryton NE40 3NU
Received 23 Sept 2025
DecidedDC/25/01047/ADV
The installation of 4No digital freestanding signs, and 1No banner mounted to the the remote corral.
McDonalds Restaurant Cameron Retail Park Metro Centre Gateshead NE11 9XU
Received 23 Sept 2025
DecidedDC/25/01048/FUL
Refurbishment of the restaurant to include the reconfiguration of the drive thru lane for the introduction of side-by-side ordering, reconfiguration of kerb lines, construction of a new remote corral to replace existing and the relocation of two trees. Minor redecoration of elevations to include replacement doors and a new access door formed. The installation of 2 no. Customer Order Displays with canopies (1 new, 1 relocated) with the installation of a new Goal Post height restrictor and associated works to the site. (Additional information received on 19.11.25 and 01.12.25)
McDonalds Restaurant Cameron Retail Park Metro Centre Gateshead NE11 9XU
Received 23 Sept 2025
DecidedDC/25/01049/HHALB
Erection of a single storey rear extension and alterations to the rear boundary wall (Amended Plans received 08.12.2025)
14 Claremont Place Gateshead NE8 1TL
Received 23 Sept 2025
DecidedDC/25/01050/LBC
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Erection of a single storey rear extension and alterations to the rear boundary wall (Amended Plans received 08.12.2025).
14 Claremont Place Gateshead NE8 1TL
Received 23 Sept 2025
Awaiting decisionDC/25/01051/HHA
Proposed single-storey side extension
Bradley Close Sled Lane Ryton NE41 8JH
Received 23 Sept 2025
Decided21/01045/DOC5
Discharge of conditions 35 (Submit digital infrastructure statement) and 50 (Submit interpretation board details) of planning application DC/21/01405/FUL. (Additional information received on 07.10.25, 27.10.25, 31.10.25 and 25.11.25)
Chase Park Front Street Newcastle Upon Tyne
Received 24 Sept 2025
DecidedDC/25/01056/FUL
Erection of a single storey smart repair building.
Lookers Ford Eslington Park Derwentwater Road Gateshead NE8 2TZ
Received 24 Sept 2025
Awaiting decision22/00299/DOC8
Discharge of condition 50 (habitat management and monitoring) of planning application DC/22/00299/FUL.
Site Of Play Area And Former Sunderland Road Library And Land To The North West Of King James Hospital, Sunderland Road, Gateshead
Received 24 Sept 2025
Awaiting decision22/00299/DOC9
Discharge of condition 46 (ecology mitigation) of planning application DC/22/00299/FUL (amended details received 2.3.26)
Site Of Play Area And Former Sunderland Road Library And Land To The North West Of King James Hospital, Sunderland Road, Gateshead
Received 24 Sept 2025
DecidedDC/25/01060/HHA
Proposed porch to front, single storey extension to the side and rear
26 North Dene Birtley DH3 1QB
Received 24 Sept 2025

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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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