Deckham, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Deckham, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
About Deckham
Deckham is a residential suburb located within the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. Situated just 1 mile south of Gateshead town centre and 1.5 miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, it is well-connected via the B1296, an extension of the historic Great North Road. As of the 2011 census, Deckham had a population of 9,938, offering a mix of community amenities and housing options that may be of interest for prospective planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £181,469 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gateshead
- Parliamentary constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham
- LSOA: Gateshead 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Deckham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Deckham.
- 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 Deckham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Deckham.
- - 5 Mersey Road Gateshead NE8 3SR
Proposed ground floor extension to the front, side, and rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Deckham Family Centre 195 - 201 Split Crow Road Gateshead NE8 3UB
Change of use from Family Centre, previously used by Gateshead Council Social Services to one 5-bed ground floor flat.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Junction Of Split Crow Road And Teviot Street Gateshead
Proposed removal of public telephone box
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 9 Hadrian Place Gateshead NE9 5QD
Proposed raised garden level and changes to boundary fence. (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 51 Deckham Terrace Gateshead NE8 3UY
Convert an existing velux roof window at the rear of the property into a dormer window by rebuilding and extending an existing dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - River Tyne Academy The Millway Centre Millway Gateshead NE9 5PQ
Sycamore pollard leaving the stem at 6m in height (just above the main fork) tree located adjacent to Sports Pitch
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 25 Pottersway Gateshead NE9 5QE
Discharge of conditions 4 (Precautionary Method Statement) and 5 (Bat Roosting Features) of planning application DC/23/00240/HHA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - 6 The Avenue Gateshead NE9 5PN
Installation of air source heat pump
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-07-01
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A brief summary of Deckham in Tyne and Wear
Deckham is a residential suburb located within the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. Situated just 1 mile south of Gateshead town centre and 1.5 miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, it is well-connected via the B1296, an extension of the historic Great North Road. As of the 2011 census, Deckham had a population of 9,938, offering a mix of community amenities and housing options that may be of interest for prospective planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Deckham show an average sale price of £181,469, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Deckham a particularly low-crime area.
Deckham 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Deckham 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 Deckham
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Deckham. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Deckham.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Deckham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Deckham were full planning applications (25), tree works (10), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 37 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.