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Planning in Bill Quay

Approved
83%
15 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 15 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bill Quay in the last 24 months, from Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Bill Quay

Postcode districts

NE10 69 applications in the last 12 monthsNE6 110 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

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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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bill Quay a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bill Quay 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bill Quay, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Bill Quay. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 105 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bill Quay?
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Bill Quay. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bill Quay?
The average planning decision time near Bill Quay is 105 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 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bill Quay?
You can search and track planning applications near Bill Quay on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.