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Gateshead planning applications
3,400 applications. 89% approved. 82 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 3,400 planning applications from Gateshead. 208 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 89% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Gateshead: 537 applications received in the last year, 208 decisions published. Decision alerts here will be sparse until the council publishes more outcomes.
Gateshead takes a median of 82 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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DC/26/00843/NMA Awaiting decision
503-505 Durham Road Gateshead NE9 5EY
Non-Material Amendment of Planning Application DC/24/00026/FUL to allow for internal reconfiguration
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DC/26/00837/ADV Awaiting decision
VUE 2 Trinity Square Gateshead NE8 1AG
Display of 4No vinyl advertisements
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DC/26/00863/TREE Awaiting decision
Dartmouth Lodge Derwent Crook Drive Gateshead NE9 6DQ
Reducing a line of conifer trees to a height of 20ft at Dartmouth Lodge.
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DC/26/00829/HHA Awaiting decision
41 Joicey Road Gateshead NE9 5TH
Proposed side extension to form cloaks room & wc
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17/00170/DOC14 Awaiting decision
Land To The South Of Whickham Highway
Partial discharge of condition 17 (Drainage Construction Method Statement) for Phase A (Charles Church Area) only of planning application DC/17/00170/FUL.
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DC/26/00822/TREE Awaiting decision
11 Orchard Road Rowlands Gill NE39 1ED
Tree works at 11 Orchard Road. T1 - Beech - crown reduce and reshape by 2-3m.
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DC/26/00865/TREE Awaiting decision
Dipwood House Dipwood Road Rowlands Gill NE39 1DD
Tree works at Dipwood House.
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25/00893/DOC1 Awaiting decision
Discover Leisure PLC Portobello Road Birtley DH3 2SN
Discharge of condition 17 (PCC Final Drainage Strategy) of planning application DC/25/00893/FUL.
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DC/26/00839/TREE Awaiting decision
3 Scholars Close Marley Hill Whickham Gateshead NE16 5AZ
To reduce Sycamore overhang by 2.5-3m. Tree is located in Old School House
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DC/26/00816/HHA Awaiting decision
67 Parkdale Rise Whickham NE16 5JR
Remove conservatory and replace with a Rear/Side Single Storey Extension (orangery with lantern)
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DC/26/00813/FUL Awaiting decision
357 Alexandra Road Gateshead NE8 4HX
Renewal of Planning Permission DC/24/01003/COU on a permanent basis for change of use from a social club (sui generis) to a childcare day centre (Use Class E)
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DC/26/00810/TREE Awaiting decision
22 Denewell Avenue Gateshead NE9 5HD
Tree works at 22 Denewell Avenue.
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DC/26/00809/FUL Awaiting decision
Former Parkdale Press Premises Clavering Road Whickham NE16 3BX
Variation and removal of conditions 1, 3, 4, 13 and 14 for Planning Application DC/23/00437/FUL
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DC/26/00806/TREE Awaiting decision
Broomhill 37 Grange Road Ryton NE40 3LU
Tree Works at Broomhill.
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DC/26/00801/TREE Awaiting decision
13 St Cuthberts Park Marley Hill Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5ED
Tree Works at 13 St Cuthberts Park.
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DC/26/00802/CPL Awaiting decision
66 York Street Felling NE10 0QL
Certificate of Lawfulness: To combine existing ground and first floor flat into a single dwelling.
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22/01114/DOC10 Awaiting decision
Land Bounded By Hyde Park Street, Brighton Road Westminster Street, Dunsmuir Grove, And Rectory Road Gateshead NE8 4QH
Part discharge of condition 37 (Verification - Plots 33-38 only) of planning application DC/22/01114/FUL.
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23/00437/DOC1 Awaiting decision
Former Parkdale Press Premises Clavering Road Whickham NE16 3BX
Discharge of Conditions 7 (CMP) and 23 (Foundation Layout) of Planning Application DC/23/00437/FUL.
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DC/26/00805/OHL Awaiting decision
Gateshead Road Sunniside
Install a new wooden pole.
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DC/26/00795/FUL Awaiting decision
Church Of The Holy Spirit Main Street Ryton NE40 4NB
Replacing the existing curtain wall glazing to the south entrance elevation with aluminium double glazed units to the same proportions with a stained glass finish. Replacement timber entrance doors with opening leaf increased to comply with current accessibility standards (Approved Document M). Installation of a high-quality render finish over the central elevation between the curtain walling to reinstate an elevation treatment over the currently exposed brickwork.
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DC/26/00797/TPO Awaiting decision
17 Winslow Gardens Gateshead NE9 6HH
T57 and T58 - 2 x Lime - crown lift to 6m removing three overhanging (one on eastern and two on western) branches to boundary and trimming any smaller growth with hedge trimmer; reduce shading T62 - Sycamore - crown lift to 5m; reduce shading T61 - Copper Beech - crown lift to 5m; reduce shading T59 - Ash - crown lift to 5m; reduce shading
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26/00056/DOC1 Granted
Land To South Of Clara Vale Village Hall South View Clara Vale Ryton NE40 3SN
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) and 7 (HMMP) of Planning Application DC/26/00056/FUL.
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DC/26/00791/TREE Awaiting decision
Belle Vue House Belle Vue Bank Gateshead NE9 6BT
Removal of plum tree. The tree is resting on stone wall which is in danger of collapse. If the wall collapses it could endanger pedestrians or vehicles.
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DC/26/00808/TPO Awaiting decision
1 Sandhill Mews Blaydon NE21 5SF
Crown reduce Sycamore by 2m (T1) Remove Beech Tree (T2)
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19/00710/DOC2 Awaiting decision
Methodist Church Strathmore Road Rowlands Gill NE39 1HX
Discharge of conditions 5 (Replacement window details) of planning application DC/19/00710/FUL.
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DC/26/00789/TPO Awaiting decision
11 Station Road Gateshead NE9 6DR
Removal of dead Silver Birch (T1)
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DC/26/00787/CPL Awaiting decision
Harveys Furnishing Group Unit 3 Team Valley Retail Park Tenth Avenue West Gateshead NE11 0BD
Creation of separate phases of works to create floorspace at mezzanine level.
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DC/26/00788/FUL Awaiting decision
Harveys Furnishing Group Unit 3 Team Valley Retail Park Tenth Avenue West Gateshead NE11 0BD
Application for additional floorspace at mezzanine level ('Commercial, Business and Service' use within Class E).
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DC/26/00786/FUL Awaiting decision
The Arrowmark Home Improvements Stadium Durham Road Birtley DH3 2QW
Construction of new car park and associated landscaping.
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DC/26/00807/NMA Granted
1 Ovett Gardens St James Village Gateshead NE8 3JH
Non-Material Amendment of Planning Application DC/23/00951/COU to allow the re-wording of condition 3 (cycle parking) removing the trigger and converting it to an implementation condition.
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DC/26/00784/HHA Awaiting decision
7 Lyndhurst Grove Gateshead NE9 6AU
Proposed 2 storey side extension with side dormer
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DC/26/00783/HHA Awaiting decision
Normandene Front Street Kibblesworth NE11 0XE
FRONT PORCH WITH CANOPY OVER GARAGE.
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DC/26/00780/FUL Awaiting decision
@ The Castle St Hildas Church Stella Road Ryton NE21 4NN
Change of use from indoor children's soft play (former class use D2) to Day Nursery (Class use E (f)). New doorway/opening in the external wall of a church. Internal alterations and external works to form secure outdoor area.
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DC/26/00781/LBC Awaiting decision
@ The Castle St Hildas Church Stella Road Ryton NE21 4NN
Change of use from indoor children's soft play (former class use D2) to Day Nursery (Class use E (f)). New doorway/opening in the external wall of a church. Internal alterations and external works to form secure outdoor area.
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18/00859/DOC14 Awaiting decision
Land East Of Collingdon Road High Spen
Discharge of planning condition 8 (Ecology Method Statement) of planning approval DC/18/00859/FUL for 185 houses.
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DC/26/00776/GPDE Awaiting decision
14 Rectory Road Bog House Estate Felling NE10 9DH
Proposed single storey rear extension with hipped roof and 2 rooflight
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24/00576/DOC7 Awaiting decision
Maingate Car Park Kingsway North Gateshead
Discharge of conditions 6, 14, 17 and 18 of planning application DC/24/00576/FUL.
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DC/26/00775/TREE Awaiting decision
Oakfield House Blackhouse Lane Ryton NE40 3AE
Tree works at Oakfield House.
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DC/26/00774/TREE Awaiting decision
7 Lawrence Court Blaydon NE21 4AS
Tree Works at 7 Lawrence Court.
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DC/26/00768/TREE Awaiting decision
Whinney Park Durham Road Gateshead
Tree works at Whinney Park. Please refer to WPDRLF for scope of works requested.
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DC/26/00769/HHA Awaiting decision
468 Durham Road Gateshead NE9 5AQ
Demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension to form a sun room with central roof lantern
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25/00556/DOC1 Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent To 1 Long Bank Birtley DH3 1PX
Discharge of conditions 9 (CMP), 15 (CEMP Biodiversity), 16 (Bird Nesting Features), 20 (Coal Mining), 22 (Phase II Detailed Risk Assessment) and 27 (SW Drainage Scheme) of planning application DC/25/00556/FUL.
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DC/26/00773/HHA Awaiting decision
50 Sheraton Felling NE10 8JP
Single storey extension to the rear of the property to create an accessible ground floor bedroom and en-suite with associated external works to create level access.
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DC/26/00763/HHA Awaiting decision
Old Grove Farm Ryton Village East Ryton NE40 3QJ
Proposed Summerhouse Outbuilding and raising of Boundary wall
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DC/26/00760/TREE Awaiting decision
Ravenswood House Chowdene Bank Gateshead NE9 6JP
Tree works at Ravenswood House. T1 Sycamore - Reduce Laterals by 3.5 metres to cut back branches overhanging boundary of property and reduce height of sycamore by 3.5 metres.
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DC/26/00761/TREE Awaiting decision
Newlyn Stirling Avenue Rowlands Gill NE39 1PU
Tree works at Newlyn. Crown reduce height and laterals by 1.5 metres and crown thin by 20% to remove rubbing and crossing branches.
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DC/26/00764/TREE Decided
46 Earls Drive Gateshead NE9 6AA
Tree works at 46 Earls Drive.
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26/00354/DOC1 Granted
True Homes Estate Agents The Stables School Lane Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4SL
Discharge of condition 7 (Submit refuse plan) of planning application DC/26/00354/FUL.
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DC/26/00755/FUL Awaiting decision
Hookergate Farm Spen Lane Rowlands Gill NE39 2BX
Change of use and conversion of existing buildings to a dwelling.
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DC/26/00758/TPO Awaiting decision
Woodstone Cottage Lane Head Ryton NE40 3RP
Tree works to T1, T2, T3 and T4 at Woodstone Cottage.
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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DC/26/00752/TREE Decided
16 Beaconsfield Crescent Gateshead NE9 5XR
Tree works at 16 Beaconsfield Crescent.
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DC/26/00764/TREE Decided
46 Earls Drive Gateshead NE9 6AA
Tree works at 46 Earls Drive.
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DC/26/00713/HHA Granted
9 Humber Gardens Gateshead NE8 3SJ
Proposed single storey side/rear extension and conservatory to the rear
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DC/26/00708/TREE Decided
79 And 81 Church Road Gateshead NE9 5RH
Tree works to tree located on the end of party line between 79 and 81 Chuch Road.
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DC/26/00675/TREE Decided
1 Woodbine Cottage Pipe Bridge Rowlands Gill NE39 1PQ
Tree Works at 1 Woodbine Cottage. 2 Plum trees and 1 Hawthorn tree to be pruned.
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DC/26/00716/TREE Decided
Land Adjacent To 7 Orchard Close Rowlands Gill NE39 1EQ
Tree works at Land Adjacent to 7 Orchard Close
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DC/26/00686/TREE Decided
The Rectory Church Chare Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4SH
Tree works at the Rectory. Cherry tree to be removed.
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DC/26/00689/TREE Decided
4 Edington Gardens Ryton NE40 3SS
Tree works at 4 Edington Gardens. Tree to be removed in full.
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DC/26/00609/TREE Decided
Field House Strathmore Road Rowlands Gill NE39 1HX
Tree Works at Field House. 1No multi-stemmed laburnum tree to have all stems felled to ground level.
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24/00315/DOC1 Granted
243-247 (Odd) High Street And 3-11 (Odd) Park Lane Gateshead NE8 1EP
Discharge of conditions 6 (Noise Mitigation), 8 (Window Details), 10 (Motorcycle/Cycle Park Details), 12 (Bin Storage Details) and 13 (Digital Infrastructure) of planning application DC/24/00315/COU.
The full record
Decisions between 2003 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 2,928 decisions from Gateshead between 2003 and 2026, part of 3,400 applications on record. Over that period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,275 granted against 146 refused. The busiest single year was 2021, with 1,061 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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DC/03/00943/FUL Withdrawn
Robsons Dental Surgery 1 Park View Sunderland Road Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 9ND
Installation of two air-conditioning units on side with four units in rear yard.
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13/01150/DOC1 Decided
First And Second Floors 195-197 High Street Gateshead NE8 1AS
Discharge of condition 4(sound attenuation) of planning approval DC/13/01150/FUL
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DC/17/00886/HHA Granted
6 Bewick Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 4DP
2 storey extension to rear and internal alterations
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DC/17/00865/HHA Granted
18 Hole Lane Sunniside Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5NH
Demolition of Existing Detached Garage, External windows and doors replaced and re-configured, External Facade Rendered (As amended 14.09.17)
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DC/17/00836/HHA Granted
21 Cross Keys Lane Low Fell Gateshead NE9 6DA
Proposed window to the rear, new window for kitchen at the front and two additional roof lights within existing utility room roof (As amended 02.10.17)
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DC/17/00959/COU Granted
Metrocentre Management The Galleria Metro Centre Whickham NE11 9YG
Change of use of three areas within the Intu Metrocentre from car parking bays to car valeting and car wash service areas
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DC/17/00940/HHA Granted
18 Cedars Green Lyndhurst Gateshead NE9 6QE
The installation of a modular metal mesh access ramp to front door (retrospective).
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DC/17/00930/HHA Granted
70 Bensham Avenue Bensham Gateshead NE8 1XT
Proposed single storey REAR extension
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DC/17/01062/AGR Granted
Gateshead Community Farm Fellside Road Whickham NE16 5LA
DETERMINATION OF PRIOR APPROVAL FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT: Proposed siting of portacabin
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DC/17/00771/HHA Granted
2 Pennyfine Road Sunniside Whickham NE16 5EP
Single storey side and rear extension (amended plans received 06.10.2017)
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 59 28%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 58 28%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 91 44%
Planning agents in Gateshead
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Olivers Tree Services Ltd 92% granted overall 65
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Lichfields 94% granted overall 53
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Nicholson Nairn Architects 90% granted overall 53
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Panda Design 94% granted overall 45
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The Home Designers Ltd 97% granted overall 34
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Firstplan Ltd 94% granted overall 32
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Gateshead Council 100% granted overall 28
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Applications by ward in Gateshead
- Birtley 130
- Blaydon 176
- Bridges 262
- Chopwell And Rowlands Gill 215
- Chowdene 92
- Crawcrook And Greenside 180
- Deckham 63
- Dunston And Teams 67
- Dunston Hill And Whickham East 205
- Felling 93
- High Fell 71
- Lamesley 209
- Lobley Hill And Bensham 149
- Low Fell 270
- Pelaw And Heworth 97
- Ryton Crookhill And Stella 233
- Saltwell 119
- Wardley And Leam Lane 118
- Whickham North 144
- Whickham South And Sunniside 206
- Windy Nook And Whitehills 47
- Winlaton And High Spen 145
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Gateshead decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Gateshead decided 208 planning applications. 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Gateshead?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 82 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Gateshead decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 208 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 28% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 56% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Gateshead decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 2928 decisions from Gateshead between 2003 and 2026, out of 3,400 applications on record. Across that whole period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Gateshead?
July 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 90 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Gateshead's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Gateshead: 3,400 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 208 decided, 89% approved, median 82 days to a decision. 537 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2003 and 2026: 2,928 in total, 94% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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