Low Fell, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Low Fell, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
Planning applications in Low Fell are administered by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Low Fell
Low Fell, a suburb of Gateshead in Tyne and Wear, is characterized by its sandstone, grindstone, and clay foundations. It is strategically located just 3 miles south of both Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne, with Harlow Green to the south and Sheriff Hill/Deckham to the east. This residential area, bordered by Saltwell/Bensham and Shipcote, presents a variety of planning opportunities amidst its well-established community.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £181,469 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gateshead
- Parliamentary constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham
- LSOA: Gateshead 010E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Low Fell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Low Fell.
- 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 Low Fell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
516 planning applications found near Low Fell.
- DC/26/00340/HHA - 179 Kells Lane Gateshead NE9 5HS
Retrospective planning permission for decked area in rear yard.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 5 Holly Gardens Gateshead NE9 5TP
Tree works at T37 and T38 at 5 Holly Gardens.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 19 Heathfield Place Gateshead NE9 5AS
Tree works at TPO 119, G3 (2No Sycamore) at 19 Heathfield Place.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Orchard House Saltwell Road South Gateshead NE9 6DT
Tree works at Orchard House
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - St Peters Rc Church Kells Lane Gateshead NE9 5HY
Tree works at St Peters Rc Church.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Brackendene House Brackendene Drive Gateshead NE9 6DP
Discharge of condition 3 (Trees) of planning application DC/25/00375/HHALB.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 18 Lavender Gardens Gateshead NE9 5TB
Proposed single storey extension to the rear, decking and associated access steps
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 409 Durham Road Gateshead NE9 5AN
Internal refurbishment of existing 1st floor restaurant with proposed new timber entrance doors, new powder coated aluminium windows to first floor, new extraction ductwork to rear and decorative ligh
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 409 Durham Road Gateshead NE9 5AN
Installation of 2no internally illuminates fascia signs and 1no externally illuminated projecting/hanging sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - First Floor 507 - 513 Durham Road Gateshead NE9 5EY
Discharge of conditions 4 (Noise Mitigation Measures) and 6 (Cycle Parking) of planning application DC/25/00502/COU.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 7 Studley Gardens Gateshead NE9 6HN
Single storey porch extension and flat roof to gable roof conversion (revised Plans received to amend proposed roof from pitched to gable) 5/5/26
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 1 Albert Drive Gateshead NE9 6EH
Crown reduce Lime tree T1 located at 1 Albert Drive Low Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 11 Beaconsfield Road Gateshead NE9 5EU
Tree works to reduce the canopy of Sycamore T1 located to the front of 11 Beaconsfield Road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - White Lion Veterinary Clinic Lowreys Lane Gateshead NE9 5JB
Proposed loft conversion to provide an office with kitchen and W/C facilities, proposed flat roof dormer to rear elevation, the addition of an external staircase to access loft conversion, proposed fe
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 10 Carlton Terrace Gateshead NE9 6DE
Tree works at 10 Carlton Terrace
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - 69 Dryden Road Gateshead NE9 5TR
Single storey rear extension with 2N0. roof windows, new decking and steps down into yard (raised levels).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Brackendene House Brackendene Drive Gateshead NE9 6DP
Tree works at Brackendene House. (Refer to BDLF1 and BDLF2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - Orchard House Saltwell Road South Gateshead NE9 6DT
Tree works at Orchard House Saltwell Road South as a result of storm damage and general maintenance requirments.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 13 Lilac Gardens Gateshead NE9 5TL
Cherry tree located in front garden - crown raise to a height of 3m with a 10% thin to allow lateral light through.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 1 Studley Gardens Gateshead NE9 6HN
Tree works at 1 Studley Gardens Gateshead
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-10-22
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A brief summary of Low Fell in Tyne and Wear
Low Fell, a suburb of Gateshead in Tyne and Wear, is characterized by its sandstone, grindstone, and clay foundations. It is strategically located just 3 miles south of both Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne, with Harlow Green to the south and Sheriff Hill/Deckham to the east. This residential area, bordered by Saltwell/Bensham and Shipcote, presents a variety of planning opportunities amidst its well-established community.
Property prices in Low Fell show an average sale price of £181,469, 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 Low Fell a particularly low-crime area.
Low Fell has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Low Fell 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 Low Fell
In the last 24 months, 160 planning applications were submitted near Low Fell. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Low Fell.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Low Fell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Low Fell were tree works (66), full planning applications (52), outline applications (13). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 21 medium-scale applications, 133 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (22% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 109 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 35 applications
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