Low Fell planning approval rate
Low Fell ward in Gateshead has a 91.9% approval rate based on 495 planning decisions. Gateshead overall: 93.6%.
Last updated: August 2026
91.9%
ward approval rate
495
Decisions
455
Approved
40
Refused
93.6%
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
91.9%
Gateshead overall
93.6%
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Recent decisions in Low Fell
First floor extension over existing garage. · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Proposed new gable roof to existing flat roof and new canopy across the front of · Thu 23 Jul 2026
Tree works to T45 and T46 at Hill House, including reducing the overhang and rem · Mon 20 Jul 2026
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Conversion and extension of existing building at wester · Mon 20 Jul 2026
Conversion and extension of existing building at western part of site to provide · Thu 16 Jul 2026
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Other wards in Gateshead
Bridges (94.2%)
Lamesley (94.8%)
Whickham South And Sunniside (93.6%)
Dunston Hill And Whickham East (92.0%)
Ryton Crookhill And Stella (94.9%)
Whickham North (95.1%)
Lobley Hill And Bensham (94.8%)
Winlaton And High Spen (93.3%)
Blaydon (92.7%)
Crawcrook And Greenside (91.2%)
Chopwell And Rowlands Gill (93.1%)