Eighton Banks, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Eighton Banks, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
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.
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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 020A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Eighton Banks.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eighton Banks.
- 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 Eighton Banks based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Eighton Banks.
- - Favells House Galloping Green Road Gateshead NE9 7XD
Amend window and door colour from white to green. Add timber posts to each window and door opening, with a rendered finish to the wall areas beneath the windows and timber window cills.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 2 Stainton Gardens Wrekenton Gateshead NE9 7EH
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 17 Southlands Gateshead NE9 7BP
Single storey rear extension and garage conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - Favells House Galloping Green Road Gateshead NE9 7XD
Proposed single storey side extension (orangery) to existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 1 Vicarage Close Springwell Road Wrekenton Gateshead NE9 7AA
Horse Chestnut T27 fell to ground level and Sycamore T28 Fell to ground level. The reason for the proposal is the trees are thought to be in a hazardous condition
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 16 Jubilee Avenue Gateshead NE9 7HN
Proposed 2 storey side/rear extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-05-05
View full details - - Favells House Galloping Green Road Gateshead NE9 7XD
T1 Ash Tree - fell due to ash dieback
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 13 Southlands Gateshead NE9 7BP
(Part retrospective) Remove conservatory at rear of house and in its place erect an orangery to create an open plan kitchen, dining and living area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-11-23
View full details - DC/24/01164/HHA - 13 Southlands Gateshead NE9 7BP
(Part retrospective) Remove conservatory at rear of house and in its place erect an orangery to create an open plan kitchen, dining and living area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-11-23
View full details - - Site At Valley View Tanfield Place Gateshead NE9 7AS
Non-Material Amendment of planning application DC/17/00658/FUL to allow for a change in window material from timber to black UPVC with doors to match. (Aluminium Frames where required - Finished to ma
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - 5 The Hawthorns Eighton Banks Gateshead NE9 7LF
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 54 Sandy Lane Gateshead NE9 7YB
Demolish existing rear extension and then replace it with a part single storey (orangery) and part two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 22 The Rowans Gateshead NE9 7BN
PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF EXISTING UTILITY ROOM AND REPLACEMENT WITH SINGLE-STOREY EXTENSION TO SIDE TO PROVIDE GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM, SHOWER ROOM AND NEW UTILITY ROOM
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - Andors Rockcliffe Way Eighton Banks Gateshead Gateshead NE9 7XT
Discharge of conditions 3 (Materials), 11 (Bats), and 13 (Phase 2 Investigation) on planning application DC/22/00726/FUL (amended plan and details received 31.07.2023).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Eighton Banks in Tyne and Wear
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 £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 Eighton Banks a particularly low-crime area.
Eighton Banks 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 Eighton Banks includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Eighton Banks
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Eighton Banks. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 106 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Eighton Banks may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 106 days, decisions near Eighton Banks take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Eighton Banks were full planning applications (9), tree works (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Beacon Lough planning applications
- Wrekenton planning applications
- Springwell planning applications
- Harlow Green planning applications
- Birtley planning applications
- Windy Nook planning applications
- Low Eighton planning applications
- Sheriff Hill planning applications
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.