High Fell planning approval rate
High Fell ward in Gateshead has a 94.7% approval rate based on 170 planning decisions. Gateshead overall: 93.7%.
Last updated: June 2026
94.7%
ward approval rate
170
Decisions
161
Approved
9
Refused
93.7%
Gateshead average
High Fell is broadly in line with the Gateshead average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How High Fell compares
High Fell ward
94.7%
Gateshead overall
93.7%
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Recent decisions in High Fell
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
Change of use from existing dwelling (Use Class C3) to a local community facilit · Wed 15 Apr 2026
Single storey rear extension · Mon 30 Mar 2026
Proposed first floor side extension, Part 2/Part single storey extension with re · Mon 16 Feb 2026
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Other wards in Gateshead
Bridges (94.3%)
Lamesley (94.9%)
Whickham South And Sunniside (93.6%)
Low Fell (91.8%)
Dunston Hill And Whickham East (92.5%)
Ryton Crookhill And Stella (95.1%)
Whickham North (95.0%)
Lobley Hill And Bensham (94.7%)
Winlaton And High Spen (93.5%)
Blaydon (92.9%)
Crawcrook And Greenside (91.2%)
Chopwell And Rowlands Gill (93.0%)