How long do planning decisions take near Old Fold?

The average planning decision time near Old Fold is 86 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 Old Fold?

The planning approval rate near Old Fold is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Old Fold?

The most common type of planning application near Old Fold is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Old Fold?

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Old Fold, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Old Fold, Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear · England · settlement

Planning applications in Old Fold are administered by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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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: Jarrow and Gateshead East
LSOA: Gateshead 014A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Old Fold.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Old Fold based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Old Fold.

25/01381/DOC3 - Washington Metalworks Limited Bath Road Felling Gateshead NE10 0LH
Discharge of planning condition 10 (Bath / Nest Road Waiting Restrictions) of planning approval DC/25/01381/FUL for an extension on the north elevation of a factory building.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-05-28
25/01381/DOC2 - Washington Metalworks Limited Bath Road Felling Gateshead NE10 0LH
Discharge of planning conditions 5 (Car Park Drainage), 12 (Cycle Parking), and 14 (EV Charging) of planning approval DC/25/01381/FUL for an extension on the north elevation of a factory building.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-05-22
DC/26/00369/FUL - Land East Of Green Lane Felling Gateshead NE10 0QH
Erection of Class E(g [ii and iii])/B2/B8 blocks, together with external works and landscaping, and creation of a substation and meter room
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-05-20
- Washington Metalworks Limited Bath Road Felling Gateshead NE10 0LH
Discharge of planning condition 16 (Travel Plan) of planning approval DC/25/01381/FUL for an extension on the north elevation of a factory building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-05-20
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25/01381/DOC1 - Washington Metalworks Limited Bath Road Felling Gateshead NE10 0LH
Discharge of planning condition 16 (Travel Plan) of planning approval DC/25/01381/FUL for an extension on the north elevation of a factory building.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-05-20
- Land East Of Green Lane Felling Gateshead NE10 0QH
Erection of Class E(g [ii and iii])/B2/B8 blocks, together with external works and landscaping, and creation of a substation and meter room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-05-08
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- Old Van Hee Buildings Temple Street Felling NE10 0HN
Retrospective change of use from Class D1 (Non-Residential institution) to Class B2 (General Industrial) for use as a motor vehicle repair workshop, including proposed MOT testing facilities.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-25
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- Dalziel Ltd William Street Felling NE10 0JW
Partial change of use of warehouse to food production facility (Use Class E(g)(iii)) including external alterations to the building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Washington Metalworks Limited Bath Road Felling Gateshead NE10 0LH
PROPOSED VARIATION AND REMOVAL OF PLANNING CONDITIONS - variation of conditions 1 (Approved Plans),10 (Implement One Way Route), and 13 (Implement Car Park Layout and Van Turning Area ) and the remova
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-12-22
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- Land Outside Saji's Restaurant Sunderland Road Gateshead NE10 0AR
1No Digital advertisement display within proposed new communications Kiosk (Amended plans received on 18/12/25 and 14/01/26)
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-10-24
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- Land Outside Saji's Restaurant Sunderland Road Gateshead NE10 0AR
Installation of 1No new communications Kiosk with integrated defibrillator and advertising display. (Amended plans received on 18/12/25 and 14/01/26)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-10-24
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- Land Between TDG Storage And Bath Road Gateshead
Erection of a steel apex portal frame shed building with open sides to be used for storage of general-purpose plant equipment. (additional and amended information received 17.03.2025)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-04-15
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A brief summary of Old Fold in Tyne and Wear

Old Fold is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England.

Property prices in Old Fold 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 Old Fold a particularly low-crime area.

Old Fold 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.

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Planning Activity in Old Fold

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Old Fold. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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 Old Fold.

The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Old Fold were full planning applications (9), advertising consent (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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