Low Fell planning approval rate
Low Fell ward in Gateshead has a 91.8% approval rate based on 485 planning decisions. Gateshead overall: 93.7%.
Last updated: June 2026
91.8%
ward approval rate
485
Decisions
445
Approved
40
Refused
93.7%
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
91.8%
Gateshead overall
93.7%
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Recent decisions in Low Fell
Tree works at Brackendene House. Please refer to arboricultural statement attach · Fri 12 Jun 2026
Proposed single storey side, rear & front extension. · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Demolition of the existing conservatory to side of property and outbuilding to r · Fri 22 May 2026
Proposed single storey extension to the rear, decking and associated access step · Thu 21 May 2026
Side and rear extension to ground floor, raised deck and patio to rear · Thu 14 May 2026
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Other wards in Gateshead
Bridges (94.3%)
Lamesley (94.9%)
Whickham South And Sunniside (93.6%)
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%)