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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

10,250Searchable applications

411Recorded as pending

93%Approval rate · 7,594 approved or refused records

502Refused applications

7,092 approved · 502 refused · 403 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 5 Sept 2016 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/26/00421/HCPL
Loft conversion and installation of 3no. rooflights, and replacement of front elevation window.
22 North View Bungalows Rowlands Gill NE39 2AU
Received 29 May 2026
DecidedDC/26/00423/FUL
A formal change of use from Public Open Space to Private Open Space.
Winlaton Community Football Club Axwell View Winlaton NE21 6NF
Received 1 Jun 2026
DecidedDC/26/00424/HCPL
Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and associated works.
24 Ravensdale Crescent Gateshead NE9 5YJ
Received 2 Jun 2026
Awaiting decisionDC/26/00425/FUL
Refurbishment of existing stables incorporating new pitched roof
Vale View North Side Birtley DH3 1RF
Received 2 Jun 2026
Decided17/00170/DOC10
Partial discharge of condition 17 (Drainage Construction Method Statement) in relation to Phase A (Charles Church Area) of planning application DC/17/00170/FUL.
Land To The South Of Whickham Highway
Received 2 Jun 2026
DecidedDC/26/00427/HHA73
Variation of condition 1 of planning permission DC/26/00193/HHA - Increase the length of two storey extension by 300mm
2 Moss Crescent Ryton NE40 4XL
Received 29 May 2026
DecidedDC/26/00428/FUL
Resubmission - Change of use of former medical practice (Use Class E) to a 14 bed (17 person) House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis), including internal alterations, minor external works and replacement windows. (amended plans rec'd 21.08.26)
61 Ravensworth Road Gateshead NE11 9AD
Received 4 Jun 2026
Awaiting decisionDC/26/00429/HHA
Front Porch Extension
8 The Crescent High Spen Rowlands Gill Gateshead NE39 2AW
Received 3 Jun 2026
DecidedDC/26/00430/NMA
Non-Material Amendment of Planning Application DC/21/00559/FUL to allow changes to the external materials to extend the area of timber cladding.
25 Cornmoor Road Whickham NE16 4PU
Received 4 Jun 2026
DecidedDC/26/00431/HHA
Single Storey Rear Extension
13 Sheriffs Close Felling NE10 9TW
Received 28 May 2026
DecidedDC/26/00433/HHA73
Variation of condition 1 of application DC/25/00611/HHA to amend position of porch and associated windows & door
Belmont 55 Grange Road Felling NE10 8UU
Received 3 Jun 2026
DecidedDC/26/00434/HNMA
Adjustments to doors and windows of application DC/23/00021/HHA for a Single Storey Living Room Extension
Papermill Cottages Mount Escob Farm Birtley DH9 0SA
Received 3 Jun 2026
DecidedDC/26/00435/HCPL
To convert garage into habitable room with associated building works to doors and windows
9 Robsons Way Northside Birtley DH3 1GA
Received 4 Jun 2026
DecidedDC/26/00437/HHA
Proposed single storey rear extension
6 Cook Gardens Felling NE10 8TS
Received 3 Jun 2026
DecidedDC/26/00438/FUL
Proposed external alterations for the installation of new window and door openings to all elevations, the installation of rooflights, removal of the existing chimney and rendering of all external elevations (Additional information received 17.08.26).
Jam Jar Studios Mulgrave Terrace Gateshead
Received 4 Jun 2026
DecidedDC/26/00439/TDPA
DETERMINATION OF PRIOR APPROVAL: Installation of a 20m monopole supporting 6No antennas, 3No equipment cabinets and ancillary development there to including 3No Remote Radio Units (RRUs).
Old Durham Road Gateshead
Received 5 Jun 2026
DecidedDC/26/00441/GPDE
Proposed extension to the rear
37 Richmond Avenue Felling NE10 0TA
Received 5 Jun 2026
DecidedDC/26/00443/HHA
Construct a glass roof conservatory to rear of property.
2 Braemar Court Felling NE10 0SW
Received 5 Jun 2026
DecidedDC/26/00444/HCPL
Installation of solar panels to East, South and West roof slopes
10 Littledene Gateshead NE9 5AF
Received 5 Jun 2026
Decided22/00125/DOC10
Discharge of Condition 66 (Comprehensive Drainage Design) of Planning Application DC/22/00125/FUL
Former BAE System Site Ravensworth Road Birtley
Received 28 May 2026
Awaiting decisionDC/26/00445/ADV
Retrospective installation of 11no. internally illuminated signs mounted on new fascia panels.
1-3 Ellison Walk Gateshead NE8 1BF
Received 8 Jun 2026
Awaiting decision22/00125/DOC11
Discharge of Condition 61 (Highway Swales) of Planning Application DC/22/00125/FUL
Former BAE System Site Ravensworth Road Birtley
Received 29 May 2026
DecidedDC/26/00447/HHA
Retrospective planning permission for the retention of an existing front hardstanding/driveway and the installation of a sustainable surface water drainage system.
157 - 159 Bewick Road Gateshead NE8 1TY
Received 9 Jun 2026
Awaiting decisionDC/26/00448/FUL
Construct 5No new 3 storey houses - Two pairs of semi-detached houses and 1No central detatched house.
Land Between Hoyson Villas And Reay Street Felling
Received 3 Sept 2026

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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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