How long do planning decisions take near Bill Quay?

The average planning decision time near Bill Quay is 123 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 Bill Quay?

The planning approval rate near Bill Quay is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bill Quay?

The most common type of planning application near Bill Quay is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bill Quay?

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Bill Quay, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bill Quay, Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bill Quay are administered by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bill Quay

Bill Quay is a residential area in Gateshead, situated approximately 4 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne. As part of the Heworth and Pelaw ward, it had a population of around 9,100 according to the 2011 Census. Its proximity to major cities like Sunderland and Durham makes it a notable location for planning applications in the region.

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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: Jarrow and Gateshead East
LSOA: Gateshead 015E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bill Quay.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bill Quay.

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 Bill Quay based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Bill Quay.

DC/26/00479/HHA - 69 Fisherwell Road Felling NE10 0RB
Proposed Installation of a 1800mm high double-sided close-boarded timber gate at the front boundary and a 1800mm high close-boarded timber fence at the front-side boundary line
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-06-16
- 69 Fisherwell Road Felling NE10 0RB
Proposed Installation of a 1800mm high double-sided close-boarded timber gate at the front boundary and a 1800mm high close-boarded timber fence at the front-side boundary line
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-06-16
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- 2 Braemar Court Felling NE10 0SW
Construct a glass roof conservatory to rear of property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-06-05
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DC/26/00443/HHA - 2 Braemar Court Felling NE10 0SW
Construct a glass roof conservatory to rear of property.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-06-05
- Claremont Claremont Terrace Bill Quay Felling NE10 0SJ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-11-25
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- 1 Elgin Court Felling NE10 0SZ
Demolish attached single garage, then replace it with a two storey side extension to create a double garage downstairs and a new bedroom upstairs, plus a new hard standing driveway to complement exist
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-10-28
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- Allan Liddle Ltd Unit A21 Stonehills Buildings Gateshead NE10 0HW
Extension of existing factory building to accommodate machinery for light steelwork, extraction installed for ventilation purposes and new car parking spaces
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-11-25
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- 14 Morven Drive Felling NE10 0TW
Retrospective permission for a single storey side and rear extension with part pitched/part flat roof (Previously approved under DC/23/00984/HHA) and proposed raised decking to the side and rear with
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-07-11
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- 36 Marian Drive Felling NE10 0TL
Replace existing decking with raised terrace area and associated access steps. Blockwork walls to either boundary to the same height as existing fencing. Existing boundary fencing reinstated to cover
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-06-13
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- Shields Road Wardley Pelaw NE10 0SH
DETERMINATION OF PRIOR APPROVAL: Proposed 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole and associated ancillary works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Bill Quay in Tyne and Wear

Property prices in Bill Quay 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 Bill Quay a particularly low-crime area.

Bill Quay 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.

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Planning Activity in Bill Quay

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Bill Quay. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 123 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 Bill Quay.

With an average of 123 days, decisions near Bill Quay take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Bill Quay were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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