Saltwell planning approval rate
Saltwell ward in Gateshead has a 94.8% approval rate based on 290 planning decisions. Gateshead overall: 93.6%.
Last updated: August 2026
94.8%
ward approval rate
290
Decisions
275
Approved
15
Refused
93.6%
Gateshead average
Saltwell is broadly in line with the Gateshead average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Saltwell compares
Saltwell ward
94.8%
Gateshead overall
93.6%
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Recent decisions in Saltwell
2 / 3 storey rear extension with associated works to rear dormer (amended plans · Tue 07 Jul 2026
Proposed replacement of fire damaged pavilion (updated tree survey received 09.0 · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Proposed part single/part 2 storey rear extension with succah roof & associated · Fri 12 Jun 2026
Erection of fence around existing flat roof area (retrospective). · Fri 12 Jun 2026
Proposed erection of single storey rear extension with pitched roof and 2no roof · Fri 24 Apr 2026
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Other wards in Gateshead
Bridges (94.2%)
Lamesley (94.8%)
Whickham South And Sunniside (93.6%)
Low Fell (91.9%)
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%)