Longbenton, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longbenton, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · Town
About Longbenton
Longbenton, located in North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, is a residential district primarily developed as municipal housing by Newcastle City Council in the 1930s, with further expansion in the 1950s. The area benefits from convenient transport links via Longbenton and Four Lane Ends Metro stations, connecting it to surrounding areas such as Killingworth and Heaton. The population has seen growth from 34,878 in 2001 to 37,070 in 2011, indicating a dynamic community that may influence local planning applications and developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Tyneside
- Parliamentary constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne North
- LSOA: North Tyneside 019B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longbenton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longbenton.
- 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 Longbenton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Longbenton.
- - Land Adjacent To 2 Stoneleigh Avenue Longbenton Newcastle Upon Tyne
Removal of BT phonebox
Status: Unresolved | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 20 Queensbury Gate Longbenton Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 8JW
Proposed conservatory to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 5 Haversham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7LR
Non material amendment: (amendment to extend canopy over garage to front, alteration of gable roof to hipped roof to front, and addition of obscure glazing to south elevation ) to planning permission
Type: Amendment | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Innisfree West Allotment Gardens South Of 131 Chesters Avenue Longbenton Newcastle Upon Tyne
Discharge of BNG condition of planning approval 24/01607/FUL
Status: Conditions | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 1 Parkside Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7NP
Erection of a two storey extension to side.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 16 Hollington Avenue Longbenton Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 8ND
Single storey rear extension and single storey porch extension to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2024-11-03
View full details - - Land West Of Unit 1A The Boulevard Shopping Centre West Farm Avenue Longbenton Newcastle Upon Tyne
Erection of new food store and associated external works (Additional information received 31.05.2024)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2024-01-25
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A brief summary of Longbenton in Tyne and Wear
Longbenton, located in North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, is a residential district primarily developed as municipal housing by Newcastle City Council in the 1930s, with further expansion in the 1950s. The area benefits from convenient transport links via Longbenton and Four Lane Ends Metro stations, connecting it to surrounding areas such as Killingworth and Heaton. The population has seen growth from 34,878 in 2001 to 37,070 in 2011, indicating a dynamic community that may influence local planning applications and developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Longbenton a particularly low-crime area.
Longbenton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Longbenton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Longbenton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Gosforth Park SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Longbenton 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.
Planning Activity in Longbenton
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Longbenton. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Longbenton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Longbenton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Longbenton were full planning applications (12), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.