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Planning in Follingsby

Approved
92%
12 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

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

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About Follingsby

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

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Follingsby 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 Follingsby 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, Follingsby 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 Follingsby, 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, 17 planning applications were submitted near Follingsby. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), amendments (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Follingsby?
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Follingsby. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Follingsby?
The average planning decision time near Follingsby is 98 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 Follingsby?
The planning approval rate near Follingsby is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Follingsby?
The most common type of planning application near Follingsby is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Follingsby?
You can search and track planning applications near Follingsby on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.