Search Birtley planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Birtley · updated daily · Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
- 81 Durham Road GatesheadAwaiting decisionChange of use of the property from three self-contained C3 flats to a 9-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) accommodating up to 9 occupants. Internal reconfiguration of the existing property to facilitate the proposed HMO layout.Received 20 Oct 2026DC/26/00841/FUL
- 25 The Avenue Birtley DH3 1AAAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear kitchen extension, Repair/rebuild side boundary walls, Re-lay driveway, Reinstate front railings, Re-lay pedestrian access, Reinstate stone balls on brick piers, Replace driveway gates and pedestrian gate. Alter roof of outbuilding and make alterations to rear window.Received 8 Oct 2026DC/26/00785/HHA
- 9 Dene Court Birtley DH3 1QHAwaiting decisionTree works in zone W1 at 9 Dene Court.Received 22 Sep 2026DC/26/00753/TPO
- Land Adjacent To 1 Long Bank Birtley DH3 1PXAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 9 (CMP), 15 (CEMP Biodiversity), 16 (Bird Nesting Features), 20 (Coal Mining), 22 (Phase II Detailed Risk Assessment) and 27 (SW Drainage Scheme) of planning application DC/25/00556/FUL.Received 22 Sep 202625/00556/DOC1
- 51 Elm Crescent Birtley Gateshead DH3 1GHAwaiting decisionProposed side extension to provide a wc, utility room and play area.Received 8 Sep 2026DC/26/00671/HHA
Planning in Birtley
- Approved
- 67%
- 35 of 48 decided
- Decision time
- about 14 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Birtley in the last 24 months, from Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Birtley
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DH3 137 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Birtley
Birtley is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, positioned just south of Gateshead. It shares a boundary with Chester-le-Street in County Durham, making it a key area for planning applications that may affect both boroughs. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,367. It sits within the Gateshead district.
The area around Birtley has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birtley 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.
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In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Birtley. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (6), tree works (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).