Birtley planning approval rate
Birtley ward in Gateshead has a 91.7% approval rate based on 278 planning decisions. Gateshead overall: 92.8%.
Last updated: September 2026
91.7%
ward approval rate
278
Decisions
255
Approved
23
Refused
92.8%
Gateshead average
Birtley is broadly in line with the Gateshead average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Birtley compares
Birtley ward
91.7%
Gateshead overall
92.8%
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Recent decisions in Birtley
Erection of a single storey rear extension incorporating a roof lantern. · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Erection of Class E(g)(ii-iii)/B2/B8 blocks with ancillary offices (Class E(g)(i · Fri 11 Sep 2026
In reference to application DC/25/00853/HHA to amend side extension · Wed 02 Sep 2026
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
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Other wards in Gateshead
Bridges (94.1%)
Lamesley (94.6%)
Whickham South And Sunniside (93.6%)
Low Fell (92.0%)
Dunston Hill And Whickham East (92.1%)
Ryton Crookhill And Stella (94.9%)
Whickham North (94.9%)
Lobley Hill And Bensham (94.8%)
Winlaton And High Spen (93.3%)
Blaydon (92.3%)
Crawcrook And Greenside (91.3%)
Chopwell And Rowlands Gill (93.2%)