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Planning in Elswick

Approved
79%
19 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Elswick in the last 24 months, from Newcastle upon Tyne City Council's planning register.

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About Elswick

Elswick is a vibrant district and electoral ward in Newcastle upon Tyne, located just 1.9 miles west of the city centre and adjacent to the River Tyne. Once part of Northumberland, it joined Newcastle in 1835 and now features key landmarks such as the Newcastle Utilita Arena and Newcastle College, which serves around 45,000 students. With its elevation of 53.1m, Elswick offers unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in education and entertainment sectors. It sits within the Newcastle upon Tyne district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Elswick 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 Elswick, 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, 49 planning applications were submitted near Elswick. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Elswick?
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Elswick. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near Elswick?
The average planning decision time near Elswick is 45 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 Elswick?
The planning approval rate near Elswick is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Elswick?
The most common type of planning application near Elswick is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Elswick?
You can search and track planning applications near Elswick on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.