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Dormer approval rate in Gateshead

Gateshead approved 89.5% of dormer applications, based on 333 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

89.5%
dormer approval rate
333
Dormer decisions
298
Approved
35
Refused
93.7%
Gateshead overall

Dormer applications are refused more often than the Gateshead average (93.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How dormer compares in Gateshead

Dormer (333 decided)
89.5%
Gateshead all applications (7,366 decided)
93.7%

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Other project types in Gateshead

Rear Extension (1,411 decided)
96.8%
Garage / Parking (1,106 decided)
93.2%
Side Extension (980 decided)
95.8%
Extension (General) (698 decided)
94.8%
85.1%
Front Extension (247 decided)
93.9%
New Build (203 decided)
87.7%
Wraparound Extension (192 decided)
96.9%
Outbuilding (181 decided)
90.6%
Conservatory (154 decided)
96.8%
Loft Conversion (128 decided)
92.2%
Annex (35 decided)
91.4%
Basement (34 decided)
91.2%
HMO (20 decided)
90.0%
Flat Conversion (19 decided)
94.7%
87.5%
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