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Planning in Eighton Banks

Approved
69%
9 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 16 weeks
on average

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

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About Eighton Banks

Eighton Banks is a quaint village situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, approximately 4.5 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne. Surrounded by Birtley, Harlow Green, and Wrekenton, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and urban accessibility, with the iconic Angel of the North sculpture located nearby. This makes it a notable area for planning applications, reflecting both residential development potential and community enhancement opportunities.

Property prices in Eighton Banks show an average sale price of £172,386, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Eighton Banks has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Eighton Banks 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Eighton Banks, 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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Eighton Banks. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 113 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), tree works (2), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Eighton Banks?
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Eighton Banks. The approval rate is 69%.
How long do planning decisions take near Eighton Banks?
The average planning decision time near Eighton Banks is 113 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 Eighton Banks?
The planning approval rate near Eighton Banks is 69%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Eighton Banks?
The most common type of planning application near Eighton Banks is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Eighton Banks?
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