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House prices in Newcastle upon Tyne City Council: average £207,547, +4.1% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Newcastle upon Tyne City Council received?
Newcastle upon Tyne City Council received 1,533 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 90%.
How long does Newcastle upon Tyne City Council take to decide applications?
Newcastle upon Tyne City Council takes an average of 67 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Newcastle upon Tyne City Council?
Newcastle upon Tyne City Council approves 90% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Newcastle upon Tyne City Council?
Submit your representation to Newcastle upon Tyne City Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Newcastle upon Tyne City Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Newcastle upon Tyne City Council planning decision?
Yes. If Newcastle upon Tyne City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 518 appeals were lodged against Newcastle upon Tyne City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 23% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Newcastle upon Tyne City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Newcastle upon Tyne City Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Newcastle upon Tyne City Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Newcastle City Council serves as the local authority for Newcastle upon Tyne, located in Tyne and Wear, North East England. With roots tracing back to medieval times, the council has undergone several reforms and has functioned as a metropolitan borough council since 1974. As of 2024, it is also a member of the North East Combined Authority, with its operations headquartered at the iconic Newcastle Civic Centre.

The council area encompasses 43 towns and villages, including Newcastle upon Tyne. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Newcastle upon Tyne City Council received 1,533 planning applications. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (283), tree works (196), discharge of conditions (163). 10 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

518 planning appeals were lodged against Newcastle upon Tyne City Council decisions, of which 109 were allowed and 360 were dismissed (23% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Newcastle upon Tyne City Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Newcastle upon Tyne City Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.