How long do planning decisions take near Fellside?

The average planning decision time near Fellside is 97 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 Fellside?

The planning approval rate near Fellside is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fellside?

The most common type of planning application near Fellside is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fellside?

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Fellside, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fellside, Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £225,017 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: Blaydon and Consett
LSOA: County Durham 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fellside.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fellside.

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 Fellside based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Fellside.

- 9 Woodpack Avenue Whickham NE16 5YY
Front single storey extension with bay window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-03-26
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- Crossmoor Fellside Road Whickham NE16 5AX
Discharge of condition 4 (Bat Roost Features) of planning application DC/25/01164/HHA.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-16
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- 44 Ancaster Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Gateshead NE16 5BQ
Tree works on T26 of TPO 006 at 44 Ancaster Road.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-10
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- 6 Silverdale Way Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5SQ
Replacement of existing conservatory with single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-09-03
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- 39 Carrsyde Close Whickham NE16 5UD
Garage conversion to a habitable room
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-04-16
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- 9 Ingleside Whickham NE16 5XY
Two storey rear extension and raising of the existing single storey ridge height.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-07-29
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- 11 Norhurst Whickham NE16 5UX
Sycamore tree located to the rear of 11 Norhurst Whickham reduce crown by 2 to 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Fellside in Tyne and Wear

Fellside is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England.

Property prices in Fellside show an average sale price of £225,017, 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 Fellside a particularly low-crime area.

Fellside 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 Fellside includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Gibside SSSI, Lower Derwent Meadows SSSI; 13 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Fellside

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Fellside. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fellside may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 97 days, decisions near Fellside 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 Fellside were full planning applications (11), tree works (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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