Low Fell planning approval rate
Low Fell ward in Gateshead has a 92.0% approval rate based on 502 planning decisions. Gateshead overall: 92.8%.
Last updated: September 2026
92.0%
ward approval rate
502
Decisions
462
Approved
40
Refused
92.8%
Gateshead average
Low Fell is broadly in line with the Gateshead average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Low Fell compares
Low Fell ward
92.0%
Gateshead overall
92.8%
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Recent decisions in Low Fell
Tree works to T35 at 2 Holly Gardens. Please refer to HGG for scope of works req · Fri 18 Sep 2026
Flat roof dormer to rear and 2no velux & cottage dormer to front elevation to ac · Fri 18 Sep 2026
Internal alteration to subdivide rooms to create additional consulting rooms (am · Fri 18 Sep 2026
The proposal is for the installation of three new conventional windows to the no · Fri 18 Sep 2026
Demolition of existing dwelling and proposed erection of dwelling and associated · Fri 11 Sep 2026
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Other wards in Gateshead
Bridges (94.1%)
Lamesley (94.6%)
Whickham South And Sunniside (93.6%)
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%)