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Planning in Longbenton

Approved
80%
37 of 42 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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Around Longbenton

Postcode districts

NE7 71 applications in the last 12 monthsNE12 147 applications in the last 12 monthsNE3 325 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

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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.

Property prices in Longbenton show an average sale price of £256,499, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Longbenton 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 Longbenton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Longbenton has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Longbenton, 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, 71 planning applications were submitted near Longbenton. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), tree works (7), amendments (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Longbenton?
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Longbenton. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Longbenton?
The average planning decision time near Longbenton is 41 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 Longbenton?
The planning approval rate near Longbenton is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Longbenton?
The most common type of planning application near Longbenton is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Longbenton?
You can search and track planning applications near Longbenton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.