How long do planning decisions take near Bell's Close?

The average planning decision time near Bell's Close is 100 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bell's Close?

The planning approval rate near Bell's Close is 70%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bell's Close?

The most common type of planning application near Bell's Close is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bell's Close?

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Bell's Close, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bell's Close, Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bell's Close are administered by Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council. View the full Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Newcastle upon Tyne
Parliamentary constituency: Hexham
LSOA: Newcastle upon Tyne 014C

Crime Statistics

215 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 55
shoplifting: 39
anti-social-behaviour: 32
criminal-damage-arson: 21
vehicle-crime: 21
public-order: 14
robbery: 9
burglary: 6
other-crime: 5
other-theft: 4
possession-of-weapons: 4
drugs: 3
bicycle-theft: 1
theft-from-the-person: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bell's Close.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bell's Close.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bell's Close based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Bell's Close.

- 3 Ouston Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6AS
Change of use of residential dwelling (Class C3) to residential care home (Class C2) for up to 4 children.
Type: Full | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-01-02
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- 48 Neptune Road, Dumpling Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7QN
Erection of a porch and single storey extension to front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2025-05-12
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A brief summary of Bell's Close in Tyne and Wear

Bell's Close is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England.

The Bell's Close area recorded 215 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Bell's Close has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bell's Close includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Shibdon Pond SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Bell's Close

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Bell's Close. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 100 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bell's Close.

With an average of 100 days, decisions near Bell's Close take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Bell's Close were full planning applications (12), advertising consent (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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