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Planning in Heworth

Approved
89%
39 of 42 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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About Heworth

Heworth is a residential area within Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, situated approximately 3 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne. With a population of around 9,100 as recorded in the 2011 Census, Heworth was part of County Durham until 1974 and features the River Heworth Burn flowing through its vicinity. This area presents various planning opportunities and developments, making it a key location for prospective projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,100. It sits within the Gateshead district.

Property prices in Heworth show an average sale price of £172,386, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Heworth 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 Heworth, 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, 55 planning applications were submitted near Heworth. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (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 Heworth?
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Heworth. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Heworth?
The average planning decision time near Heworth is 81 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 Heworth?
The planning approval rate near Heworth is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Heworth?
The most common type of planning application near Heworth is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Heworth?
You can search and track planning applications near Heworth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.