How long do planning decisions take near Follingsby?

The average planning decision time near Follingsby is 66 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 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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?

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Follingsby, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Follingsby, Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear · England · settlement

Planning applications in Follingsby are administered by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £181,469 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Gateshead
Parliamentary constituency: Jarrow and Gateshead East
LSOA: Gateshead 014B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Follingsby.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Follingsby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Follingsby.

DC/26/00327/FUL - Amazon UK Services Ltd DNE2 Follingsby Lane Felling NE10 8YA
Site alterations comprising the installation of plant and associated works to facilitate Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-05-20
- Unit 17B Follingsby Park Follingsby Lane Felling NE10 8YA
Change of use from Class B8 to Class E(d) Indoor Sports Venue for Padel including works to site entrance. (Revised Description. Amended plans and additonal information received on 26.02.2026 and 27.02
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-12-22
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- Unit 13 Follingsby Close Felling
Proposed new vehicle access to service yard
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-11-10
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- Follingsby Park Follingsby Lane Felling
Proposed alterations to service yard to allow for the loading of vehicles, together with the installation of a new ramp and sally port at Amazon Plot A.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-12-22
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- 19 Cornforth Close Felling NE10 8SN
Demolish existing conservatory and porch. Erect single story rear extension, double height side extension and new porch to the front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-08-18
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A brief summary of Follingsby in Tyne and Wear

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

Property prices in Follingsby show an average sale price of £181,469, 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 Follingsby a particularly low-crime area.

Follingsby 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.

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Planning Activity in Follingsby

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Follingsby. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Follingsby maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Follingsby slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Follingsby were full planning applications (7), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 78% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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