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Planning in Dunston

Approved
73%
19 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 20 weeks
on average

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

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Around Dunston

Postcode districts

NE11 58 applications in the last 12 monthsNE4 141 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Dunston

Dunston is a western suburb of Gateshead, situated on the south bank of the River Tyne in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, North East England. As of the 2011 Census, it boasts a population of 18,326, making it a notable area for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities in the region. It sits within the Gateshead district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dunston 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 Dunston, 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, 34 planning applications were submitted near Dunston. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 138 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Dunston?
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Dunston. The approval rate is 73%.
How long do planning decisions take near Dunston?
The average planning decision time near Dunston is 138 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 Dunston?
The planning approval rate near Dunston is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Dunston?
The most common type of planning application near Dunston is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Dunston?
You can search and track planning applications near Dunston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.