Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Gateshead

Gateshead approved 85.2% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 486 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

85.2%

change of use (residential) approval rate

486

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

414

Approved

Refused

93.6%

Gateshead overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Gateshead average (93.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Gateshead

Change of Use (Residential) (486 decided)

85.2%

Gateshead all applications (7,467 decided)

93.6%

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Other project types in Gateshead

Rear Extension (1,422 decided)

96.8%

Dormer (339 decided)

89.7%

New Build (206 decided)

87.9%

Outbuilding (185 decided)

90.8%

Conservatory (158 decided)

96.8%

Annex (35 decided)

91.4%

Basement (34 decided)

91.2%

HMO (20 decided)

90.0%