Dunston Hill, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dunston Hill, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
Planning applications in Dunston Hill are administered by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Gateshead
- Parliamentary constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham
- LSOA: Gateshead 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dunston Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunston Hill.
- 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 Dunston Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Dunston Hill.
- - Holme Bank Whickham Highway Whickham NE11 9QH
Cherry tree pruning at Holme Bank.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - DC/26/00497/HHA - Sunnymead Dunston Bank Gateshead NE11 9QA
Two storey wrap-around development to enlarge house size, removal of one chimney stack and the widening of existing driveway and dropped kerb
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-06-22 - - Sunnymead Dunston Bank Gateshead NE11 9QA
Two storey wrap-around development to enlarge house size, removal of one chimney stack and the widening of existing driveway and dropped kerb
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - DC/26/00467/HHA - 6 Mountside Gardens Gateshead NE11 9QB
Retrospective application for elevated platform (timber deck) to rear of property
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-06-12 - - 97 Woodside Gardens Gateshead NE11 9RB
Proposed singe storey rear extension, re-roofing of side garage and conversion of garage to a habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - DC/26/00415/HHA - 97 Woodside Gardens Gateshead NE11 9RB
Proposed singe storey rear extension, re-roofing of side garage and conversion of garage to a habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 13 King George Avenue Gateshead NE11 9UP
Tree works at 13 King george Avenue Gateshead.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Dunston Leisure Centre Dunston Bank Gateshead NE11 9PY
Discharge of conditions 7 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 10 (CEMP - Sub), 12 (Landscaping - Sub), 14 (ELMMP - Sub), 16 (Bird Nesting - Sub) of planning application DC/24/01152/FUL .
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre Market Lane Gateshead NE11 9NX
Change of use from offices to an overnight residential retreat centre.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 27 King George Avenue Gateshead NE11 9UP
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 86 Oak Avenue Gateshead NE11 9UR
Single storey side extension with hipped roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 18 Hillcrest Drive Gateshead NE11 9QS
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-05-24
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A brief summary of Dunston Hill in Tyne and Wear
Dunston Hill is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dunston Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Dunston Hill 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 Dunston Hill includes 6 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, Dunston Hill 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 Dunston Hill
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Dunston Hill. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Dunston Hill.
The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Dunston Hill were full planning applications (13), tree works (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.
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