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Planning in Fawdon

Approved
92%
36 of 38 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Newcastle upon Tyne City CouncilCouncil page

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About Fawdon

Fawdon is a vibrant area and electoral ward within Newcastle upon Tyne, situated in Tyne and Wear, England. With a population of 10,090 recorded at the 2011 Census, it represents 5.7% of Newcastle’s total population. The area is conveniently located near the A1 western bypass, and car ownership stands at 53.6%, slightly below the city average. Historically part of Northumberland until 1974, Fawdon offers unique planning opportunities within a well-connected urban environment.

Property prices in Fawdon show an average sale price of £256,499, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fawdon 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 Fawdon, 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, 66 planning applications were submitted near Fawdon. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (15), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fawdon?
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Fawdon. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Fawdon?
The average planning decision time near Fawdon is 54 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 Fawdon?
The planning approval rate near Fawdon is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Fawdon?
The most common type of planning application near Fawdon is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Fawdon?
You can search and track planning applications near Fawdon on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.