High Fell planning approval rate
High Fell ward in Gateshead has a 94.9% approval rate based on 176 planning decisions. Gateshead overall: 92.8%.
Last updated: September 2026
94.9%
ward approval rate
176
Decisions
167
Approved
9
Refused
92.8%
Gateshead average
High Fell sits slightly above the Gateshead average, with a 2.1 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How High Fell compares
High Fell ward
94.9%
Gateshead overall
92.8%
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Recent decisions in High Fell
Proposed single storey rear extension with associated access landing and steps · Fri 04 Sep 2026
Crown reduction of Sycamore trees T1 and T2 located centrally in the garden of 7 · Wed 26 Aug 2026
Single storey brick built garage block with flat felt covered timber roof. · Tue 30 Jun 2026
Demolition of single storey, brick built garage block with a flat timber roof. · Tue 19 May 2026
Development of 125no. residential dwellings with associated infrastructure (as a · Thu 30 Apr 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%)