Search Low Fell planning applications
35 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Low Fell · updated daily · Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
- 503-505 Durham Road Gateshead NE9 5EYAwaiting decisionNon-Material Amendment of Planning Application DC/24/00026/FUL to allow for internal reconfigurationReceived 23 Oct 2026DC/26/00843/NMA
- 18 Alderley Road Gateshead NE9 6DNAwaiting decisionTree works at 18 Alderley Road. To fell tree to ground level.Received 20 Oct 2026DC/26/00819/TREE
- Dartmouth Lodge Derwent Crook Drive Gateshead NE9 6DQAwaiting decisionReducing a line of conifer trees to a height of 20ft at Dartmouth Lodge.Received 19 Oct 2026DC/26/00863/TREE
- 41 Joicey Road Gateshead NE9 5THAwaiting decisionProposed side extension to form cloaks room & wcReceived 16 Oct 2026DC/26/00829/HHA
- 17 Winslow Gardens Gateshead NE9 6HHAwaiting decisionT57 and T58 - 2 x Lime - crown lift to 6m removing three overhanging (one on eastern and two on western) branches to boundary and trimming any smaller growth with hedge trimmer; reduce shading T62 - Sycamore - crown lift to 5m; reduce shading T61 - Copper Beech - crown lift to 5m; reduce shading T59 - Ash - crown lift to 5m; reduce shadingReceived 15 Oct 2026DC/26/00797/TPO
Planning in Low Fell
- Approved
- 94%
- 130 of 138 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Low Fell in the last 24 months, from Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Low Fell
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NE9 140 applications in the last 12 monthsNE11 57 applications in the last 12 monthsNE8 117 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
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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.
Property prices in Low Fell show an average sale price of £172,386, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Low Fell 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 Low Fell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Low Fell, 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, 188 planning applications were submitted near Low Fell. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
The most common types were tree works (54), full planning applications (36), outline applications (10). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).