Bensham, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bensham, Tyne and Wear.
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Planning applications in Bensham are administered by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bensham
Bensham, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, is a suburban area characterized by its predominantly residential landscape. The housing stock primarily features terraced properties, with construction spanning from the late 1890s to the 1980s, making it a significant area for potential planning applications focused on housing development and renovation.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £172,386 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gateshead
- Parliamentary constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham
- LSOA: Gateshead 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bensham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bensham.
- 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 Bensham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Bensham.
- DC/25/01309/FUL - The Bensham Jockey 259 Bensham Road Gateshead NE8 1UU
Conversion of existing building from pub and 3 flats to retail on ground floor (Use Class E) with 7 serviced apartments (Use Class C1) on upper floors with various changes to roof, elevations and the
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-05-20 - - The Armstrong Tynemouth Pass Gateshead
Proposed facade remedial works to upgrade cavity fire barriers and replacement of existing combustible cladding with minimum fire rated A2-s1, d0 as recommended by fire consultants based on the fire r
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Supershine Car Wash Tyne View House Askew Road West Gateshead NE8 2JX
Non-material Amendment of DC/24/00271/FUL allow for the repositioning of the Substation and LV cabinet and upto 12no EV charging Bays.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Eslington Primary School Rose Street Gateshead NE8 2LS
Removal of existing metal boundary fence to the elevation facing Rose Street and replacement with 1.8m high metal boundary fence including 1no. pedestrian gate (amended plan received 03.03.2026)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Land To The North Of Askew Road West Gateshead
1 No double sided post mounted panel sign, to comprise: 2 No. 2500mm x 4000mm x 3mm thick white Aluminium Composite Material panels, in 2 equal pieces, digitally printed full colour graphic to face si
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Land Located Between Tyne Road And The A189 And Second At Land To North Of Junction With Wolseley Close And Askew Road West.
Single sided board sign (amended plans rec'd 06.03.26)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Dixon Street Gateshead NE8 2YA
Development of 81no. residential dwellings with associated infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Derwentwater Court Bensham Gateshead NE8 2HB
Discharge of conditions 4 (PCC Archaeological Fieldwork), and 21 (PCC Coal Mining Report) of Planning Application DC/23/00949/FUL (description amended 31.03.2025).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 30 South Hill Road Gateshead NE8 2XZ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - Holy Rosary Presbytery 8 Watson Street Gateshead NE8 2PQ
Non-Material Amendment of planning application DC/23/00929/FUL to allow for the demolition of existing flat roof garage and back of house area to be replaced with new build store, kitchen, and W/C are
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-05-31
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A brief summary of Bensham in Tyne and Wear
Bensham, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, is a suburban area characterized by its predominantly residential landscape. The housing stock primarily features terraced properties, with construction spanning from the late 1890s to the 1980s, making it a significant area for potential planning applications focused on housing development and renovation.
Property prices in Bensham show an average sale price of £172,386, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bensham a particularly low-crime area.
Bensham 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bensham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Bensham
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Bensham. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bensham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Bensham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bensham were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (12), advertising consent (6). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 7 medium-scale applications, 37 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 32 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.