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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 (170 decided)
94.7%
Gateshead overall (7,366 decided)
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
Approved
Development of 125no. residential dwellings with associated infrastructure (as a · Thu 30 Apr 2026
Approved
Change of use from existing dwelling (Use Class C3) to a local community facilit · Wed 15 Apr 2026
Approved
Single storey rear extension · Mon 30 Mar 2026
Approved
Proposed first floor side extension, Part 2/Part single storey extension with re · Mon 16 Feb 2026
Approved

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