Saltwell planning approval rate
Saltwell ward in Gateshead has a 94.9% approval rate based on 297 planning decisions. Gateshead overall: 92.8%.
Last updated: September 2026
94.9%
ward approval rate
297
Decisions
282
Approved
15
Refused
92.8%
Gateshead average
Saltwell sits slightly above the Gateshead average, with a 2.1 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Saltwell compares
Saltwell ward
94.9%
Gateshead overall
92.8%
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Recent decisions in Saltwell
Proposed ground floor rear extension with sukkah roof · Fri 25 Sep 2026
Proposed first floor rear/side extension and relocation of succah roof and rear · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Change of use from Guest House (Class C1) to a care home for three residents (Cl · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Proposed single-storey rear extension including a purpose-designed Sukkah room. · Fri 04 Sep 2026
2 / 3 storey rear extension with associated works to rear dormer (amended plans · Tue 07 Jul 2026
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Other wards in Gateshead
Bridges (94.1%)
Lamesley (94.6%)
Whickham South And Sunniside (93.6%)
Low Fell (92.0%)
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%)