Dunston, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dunston, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
Planning applications in Dunston are administered by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
District: Gateshead
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Area Information
- Admin district: Gateshead
- Parliamentary constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham
- LSOA: Gateshead 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dunston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunston.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Dunston.
- - 8 Barry Street Gateshead NE11 9AS
Change of Use from a house (C3) to a small HMO (C4) with associated internal works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Go North East Mandela Way Whickham NE11 9DH
1 GRP substation buildings - Ring Main unit (Additional information submitted: 26th March 2026)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 79 Beech Drive Gateshead NE11 9PD
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - A M Graham Fabrications Atlas Works West View Terrace Gateshead NE11 9EL
Discharge of Conditions 10 (CEMP) of Planning application DC/23/00530/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - Advertisement Hoarding On Gable End Of Ellis Signs St Omers Road Gateshead
Replacement of two existing gable end 48-sheet advert displays with one free-standing digital poster (amended plans received; 11.09.2023)
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - A M Graham Fabrications Atlas Works West View Terrace Gateshead NE11 9EL
Proposed new warehouse/storage facility (B8 Use) (amended description 16.05.2024) (additional and amended information received 16.05.2024 and 27.06.2024)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-06-22
View full details - - The Kings House 29 Keppel Street Gateshead NE11 9AR
Pruning works to trees located at The Kings House, Dunston.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Dunston in Tyne and Wear
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dunston a particularly low-crime area.
Dunston 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Dunston
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Dunston. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Dunston maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Dunston were full planning applications (5), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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