Chopwell, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chopwell, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
About Chopwell
Chopwell is a village located in the Gateshead district of Tyne and Wear, England, situated 3 miles west of Rowlands Gill and 1 mile north of Hamsterley. As of the 2011 Census, it boasts a population of 9,395, making it a significant community in the area, relevant for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Gateshead
- Parliamentary constituency: Blaydon and Consett
- LSOA: Gateshead 029D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chopwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chopwell.
- 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 Chopwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Chopwell.
- - Old Library Derwent Street Chopwell NE17 7HZ
Change of use and conversion of existing single storey former library building into a single 2 bed dwelling. (Amended plans received on 13.01.2026)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - North Eastern Co-op Society Ltd Derwent Street Chopwell NE17 7HS
Rear windows boarded over with composite panels, new plant on flat roof level bases, new handrail edge protection, new ventilation, new external LED lighting to replace existing, new Soham doors to re
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-04-25
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A brief summary of Chopwell in Tyne and Wear
Chopwell is a village located in the Gateshead district of Tyne and Wear, England, situated 3 miles west of Rowlands Gill and 1 mile north of Hamsterley. As of the 2011 Census, it boasts a population of 9,395, making it a significant community in the area, relevant for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chopwell a particularly low-crime area.
Chopwell 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chopwell includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chopwell 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 Chopwell
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Chopwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chopwell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chopwell were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), other applications (1). 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 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.