Bridges planning approval rate
Bridges ward in Gateshead has a 94.7% approval rate based on 618 planning decisions. Gateshead overall: 93.8%.
Last updated: March 2026
94.7%
ward approval rate
618
Decisions
585
Approved
33
Refused
93.8%
Gateshead average
Bridges is broadly in line with the Gateshead average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Bridges compares
Bridges ward
94.7%
Gateshead overall
93.8%
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Recent decisions in Bridges
Demolition of a 2 Storey mid terrace property, consisting of a shop on the groun · Tue 03 Mar 2026
Change of use from Class E to a mixed use drinking establishment and event space · Tue 03 Feb 2026
Listed Building Consent: Alterations to reception/waiting room to allow for a fu · Mon 19 Jan 2026
Proposed front extension · Fri 12 Dec 2025
Two digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit · Fri 28 Nov 2025
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Gateshead
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 7,156 decisions.
Other wards in Gateshead
Lamesley (94.9%)
Whickham South And Sunniside (93.6%)
Low Fell (92.5%)
Dunston Hill And Whickham East (92.7%)
Whickham North (94.9%)
Ryton Crookhill And Stella (95.2%)
Winlaton And High Spen (93.7%)
Lobley Hill And Bensham (95.3%)
Blaydon (92.7%)
Crawcrook And Greenside (91.5%)
Chopwell And Rowlands Gill (93.1%)