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Planning in Felling

Approved
90%
45 of 48 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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Around Felling

Postcode districts

NE10 69 applications in the last 12 monthsNE9 140 applications in the last 12 monthsNE8 117 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Felling

Felling is a vibrant town within the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, located just under a mile from both Gateshead and Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Established as part of Gateshead in 1974, it sits along the B1426 Sunderland Road and the A184 Felling bypass. With a population recorded at 8,908 in 2011, it is a growing community that offers potential for various planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,908. It sits within the Gateshead district.

Property prices in Felling show an average sale price of £172,386, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Felling area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Felling a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Felling 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 Felling, 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, 58 planning applications were submitted near Felling. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (8), advertising consent (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

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

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Felling?
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Felling. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Felling?
The average planning decision time near Felling is 87 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 Felling?
The planning approval rate near Felling is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Felling?
The most common type of planning application near Felling is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Felling?
You can search and track planning applications near Felling on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.