What percentage of planning applications does Gateshead approve?

Gateshead approves approximately 93% of planning applications, based on 5,366 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Gateshead decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 5,366 planning decisions published by Gateshead.

What is the refusal rate for Gateshead planning applications?

Gateshead refuses approximately 7% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Gateshead?

The typical planning application in Gateshead takes 9.6 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 5,259 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Gateshead compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Gateshead

3 days ago

Conversion of existing single storey garage, modification of the existing rear b

DC/26/00278/HHA · Chopwell And Rowlands Gill

Approved

5 days ago

Single storey rear extension measuring 5m long by 4.5m wide

DC/26/00586/GPDE · Lamesley

Approved

5 days ago

Construction of a first floor extension over the existing garage, introduction o

DC/26/00518/HHA · Whickham South And Sunniside

Approved

5 days ago

Proposed external alterations for the installation of new window and door openin

DC/26/00438/FUL · Bridges

Approved

1 week ago

Proposed extension to front of garage and conversion to habitable room

DC/26/00584/HHA · Wardley And Leam Lane

Approved

1 week ago

Erection of a single storey rear extension incorporating a roof lantern.

DC/26/00571/HHA · Birtley

Approved

1 week ago

A formal change of use from Public Open Space to Private Open Space.

DC/26/00423/FUL · Blaydon

Approved

1 week ago

Proposed first floor rear/side extension and relocation of succah roof and rear

DC/26/00418/HHA · Saltwell

Approved

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This page analyses 5,366 planning decisions made by Gateshead, from January 2018 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Gateshead planning approval rates page.

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