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Planning in Crawcrook

Approved
83%
15 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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Around Crawcrook

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About Crawcrook

Crawcrook is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, with a population of 9,058 as recorded in the 2021 Census, up from 8,841 in 2011. Historically part of County Durham, Crawcrook's growing population and development patterns may influence planning applications and local infrastructure projects in the area.

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

The area around Crawcrook has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Crawcrook 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 Crawcrook, 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, 30 planning applications were submitted near Crawcrook. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Crawcrook?
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Crawcrook. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Crawcrook?
The average planning decision time near Crawcrook is 80 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 Crawcrook?
The planning approval rate near Crawcrook is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Crawcrook?
The most common type of planning application near Crawcrook is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Crawcrook?
You can search and track planning applications near Crawcrook on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.