Planning permission in Gateshead

In the last 12 months, 94.8% of home project applications were approved in Gateshead (194 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about thirteen weeks (median 90 days).

Across all application types, 91.3% of 1,928 applications decided since September 2022 were approved. Based on Gateshead's public planning register. Data last updated: 22 August 2026.

3,031Total applications

1,928Decided

91.3%Approval rate (of decided)

1,761 Approved+167 Refused+91 Withdrawn+496 Pending+516 Outcome not determined=3,031 Total

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Decision Level

2,100Delegated

By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Home extensions and alterations (householder)	809	775	34	95.8%
Full planning applications	328	271	57	82.6%
Discharging planning conditions	274	261	13	95.3%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a)	127	126	1	99.2%
Protected tree works (TPO)	102	99	3	97.1%
Change of Use	81	62	19	76.5%
Listed Building Consent	47	44	3	93.6%
Demolition	46	45	1	97.8%
Prior approval (permitted development)	43	30	13	69.8%
Extensions under permitted development (prior approval)	21	20	1	95.2%
Phone masts and telecoms	21	15	6	71.4%
Other*	29	13	16	mixed types

* Other combines smaller categories: Advertisement Consent (15), Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) (6), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (2), Permission in Principle (2), Variation S106 (1), Householder Non-Material Amendment (1), Outline Planning (1), Determination of Prior App Other (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
Q3 2023	70	68	97.1%
Q4 2023	142	129	90.8%
Q1 2024	159	148	93.1%
Q2 2024	151	136	90.1%
Q3 2024	176	166	94.3%
Q4 2024	154	135	87.7%
Q1 2025	152	139	91.4%
Q2 2025	186	176	94.6%
Q3 2025	195	178	91.3%
Q4 2025	168	147	87.5%
Q1 2026	149	128	85.9%
Q2 2026	78	70	89.7%
Q3 2026 (quarter in progress)	1	0	sample too small

By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 230 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 88.7% in Lobley Hill And Bensham to 96.3% in Ryton Crookhill And Stella, a gap of 7.6 percentage points.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Bridges	162	146	16	90.1%
Dunston Hill And Whickham East	149	135	14	90.6%
Lamesley	141	129	12	91.5%
Whickham South And Sunniside	139	130	9	93.5%
Whickham North	121	112	9	92.6%
Low Fell	118	105	13	89.0%
Ryton Crookhill And Stella	109	105	4	96.3%
Lobley Hill And Bensham	106	94	12	88.7%
Winlaton And High Spen	97	86	11	88.7%
Chopwell And Rowlands Gill	93	87	6	93.5%
Blaydon	89	81	8	91.0%
Crawcrook And Greenside	82	78	4	95.1%

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Gateshead?

In the last 12 months, 94.8% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Gateshead, based on 194 decided applications. Across all application types, 91.3% of 1,928 applications decided since September 2022 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in Gateshead?

The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Gateshead in the last 12 months was 90 days (about thirteen weeks). Times vary case by case.

Do I need planning permission in Gateshead?

It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.

Do I need a planning consultant in Gateshead?

Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.

Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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