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16 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Byker · updated daily · Newcastle upon Tyne City Council
- 4 Beresford Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2ELAwaiting decisionLawful Development Certificate for existing porch to front and internal alterations to accommodate an additional bedroom and bathroom to first floor.Received week of 26 Oct 20262026/1769/01/LDC
- Unit 9 And Unit 10 Newcastle Shopping Park, Fossway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2UJAwaiting decisionRefurbishment of existing retail units comprising external alterations to facilitate amalgamation of Units 9 and 10, including installation of new shop front, canopy, window, doors, trolley bays and parcel lockers to west elevation, trapezoidal cladding, palisade fencing, fire escape doors, railings, air-source heat pump(s), bin storage and groundworks and excavation to facilitate dock leveller to east elevation. Removal of rooflights from east and west elevations.Detailed ApplicationReceived week of 19 Oct 20262026/1561/01/DET
- Fire Station, Police Station And Magistrates Court, Pilgrim Street Fire Station, Police Station And Magistrates Court, Pilgrim StreetApprovedListed Building Application: Submission of details for all doors, windows and openings to first and second floor levels of Phase 2 to comply with condition 24 and 26 of planning permission 2023/1293/01/LBC dated 18.04.2024.Approval of Details Reserved by ConditionReceived week of 5 Oct 2026Decided 12 Oct 20262023/1293/31/LBC
- Saint Cuthberts Church Heaton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5HEAwaiting decisionLawful Development Certificate for proposed use of part of local community building (Class F2) as ancillary coffee shop within the existing internal entrance area.Certificate of Lawful Development Existing/ProposedReceived week of 28 Sep 20262026/1650/01/LDC
- Flat 1, 1 Guildford Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5HQAwaiting decisionChange of use of 2 no. C3 flats to a 7-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis).Detailed ApplicationReceived week of 28 Sep 20262026/1602/01/DET
Planning in Byker
- Approved
- 94%
- 33 of 35 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Byker in the last 24 months, from Newcastle upon Tyne City Council's planning register.
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NE6 110 applications in the last 12 months
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About Byker
Byker is a vibrant district in the east of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, known for its iconic Byker Wall estate, which gained fame through the TV series Byker Grove. With a population of 12,206 as of the 2011 census, Byker is strategically located between Heaton to the north and Shieldfield to the northeast, offering potential for various planning applications and developments. Historically part of Northumberland until 1974, Byker presents a unique blend of heritage and modern community living.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Byker area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Byker a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Byker has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Byker 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, 53 planning applications were submitted near Byker. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2).