How long do planning decisions take near Howdon?

The average planning decision time near Howdon is 42 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 Howdon?

The planning approval rate near Howdon is 58%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Howdon?

The most common type of planning application near Howdon is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Howdon?

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Howdon, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Howdon, Tyne and Wear.

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About Howdon

Howdon, situated in the eastern part of Wallsend in Tyne and Wear, is predominantly a residential area comprising High Howdon and East Howdon. Historically known as Willington before post-World War II development, the population of the North Tyneside ward was recorded at 11,129 in the 2011 Census. This area offers a mix of community amenities and housing, making it relevant for planning applications and urban development research.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £159,899 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Tyneside
Parliamentary constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
LSOA: North Tyneside 028B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Howdon.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Howdon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Howdon.

- Land Adjacent To The Mauretania Denbigh Avenue Wallsend Tyne And Wear
17.5m pole supporting 6no. antennas, installation 2no. cabinets and ancillary development thereto
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-09-03
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- 3 Kelso Gardens Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 0DT
Single storey side extension and access ramp
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-05-07
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- 74 Tynemouth Road Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 0LQ
Non material amendment of planning approval 23/01307/FUL - The existing outbuildings to the rear of the property are now to be retained and gaps between building will be infilled to create one single
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2024-10-02
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- Land Adjacent To 13 Brampton Gardens Wallsend Tyne And Wear
Installation of pole
Status: Rejected | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2023-09-19
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- 36 Radnor Gardens Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 0BY
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2023-05-25
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A brief summary of Howdon in Tyne and Wear

Property prices in Howdon show an average sale price of £159,899, 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 Howdon a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Howdon

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Howdon. Of these, 58% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Howdon.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Howdon were discharge of conditions (4), amendments (4), full planning applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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