Birtley planning approval rate
Birtley ward in Gateshead has a 91.6% approval rate based on 274 planning decisions. Gateshead overall: 93.6%.
Last updated: August 2026
91.6%
ward approval rate
274
Decisions
251
Approved
23
Refused
93.6%
Gateshead average
Birtley is 2.0 percentage points below the Gateshead average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Birtley compares
Birtley ward
91.6%
Gateshead overall
93.6%
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Recent decisions in Birtley
Change of use from bank to 5no. one-bedroom flats across the two levels. · Thu 09 Jul 2026
Demolition and replacement of scout hut (as amended by plans received on 13/04/2 · Tue 23 Jun 2026
Proposed change of use from office use (Class E) to educational use (Class F1) a · Mon 15 Jun 2026
Erection of pitched roof to existing single storey side extension · Fri 05 Jun 2026
Demolish side garage and replace it with a single storey side extension · Mon 25 May 2026
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Other wards in Gateshead
Bridges (94.2%)
Lamesley (94.8%)
Whickham South And Sunniside (93.6%)
Low Fell (91.9%)
Dunston Hill And Whickham East (92.0%)
Ryton Crookhill And Stella (94.9%)
Whickham North (95.1%)
Lobley Hill And Bensham (94.8%)
Winlaton And High Spen (93.3%)
Blaydon (92.7%)
Crawcrook And Greenside (91.2%)
Chopwell And Rowlands Gill (93.1%)