Search High Spen planning applications
10 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of High Spen · updated daily · Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Land East Of Collingdon Road High SpenApprovedDischarge of planning condition 8 (Ecology Method Statement) of planning approval DC/18/00859/FUL for 185 houses.Received 28 Sep 2026Decided 4 Nov 202618/00859/DOC14
- 8 The Crescent High Spen Rowlands Gill Gateshead NE39 2AWApprovedFront Porch ExtensionReceived 17 Aug 2026Decided 15 Oct 2026YDC/26/00429/HHA
- 8 The Crescent High Spen Rowlands Gill Gateshead NE39 2AWApprovedFront Porch ExtensionReceived 17 Aug 2026Decided 15 Oct 2026DC/26/00429/HHA
- 15 Fell View Rowlands Gill NE39 2BWAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extensionReceived 11 Aug 2026DC/26/00343/HHA
- 22 North View Bungalows Rowlands Gill NE39 2AUApprovedLoft conversion and installation of 3no. rooflights, and replacement of front elevation window.Received 23 Jul 2026Decided 1 Oct 2026DC/26/00421/HCPL
Planning in High Spen
Only 8 decisions near High Spen in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of High Spen in the last 24 months, from Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around High Spen
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NE39 87 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
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About High Spen
High Spen is a historic mining village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, originally part of County Durham. First documented in 1379, it expanded significantly during the 19th and early 20th centuries alongside the coal mining boom. Today, High Spen serves as a commuter village within the Tyneside greenbelt, housing approximately 1,935 residents, making it a relevant area for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in High Spen show an average sale price of £180,690, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the High Spen 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 High Spen a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around High Spen has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, High Spen 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 High Spen, 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near High Spen.
The most common types were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).