Preston, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Preston, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
Planning applications in Preston are administered by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Preston
Preston is a suburb located approximately one mile north of North Shields in the North Tyneside district of Tyne and Wear, England. With a population of 8,419 as of the 2011 census, Preston has evolved from a distinct village into a seamless part of the urban landscape, extending northwards to Monkseaton. This growth presents various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area, as it continues to integrate into the surrounding urban fabric.
Population: 8,419
District: Tyne and Wear
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,631 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Tyneside
- Parliamentary constituency: Tynemouth
- LSOA: North Tyneside 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Preston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Preston.
- 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 Preston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
95 planning applications found near Preston.
- 26/00968/CLPROP - 16 Cleehill Drive North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 9EW
Proposed erection of single storey rear extension with flat roof
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-07-01 - - 16 Cleehill Drive North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 9EW
Proposed erection of single storey rear extension with flat roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - 63 Abbots Way North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 8LU
Single storey rear kitchen/dining room extension linking to previous two storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 122 Abbots Way North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 8LY
Proposed first floor side extension and single storey extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - 26/00928/FULH - 122 Abbots Way North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 8LY
Proposed first floor side extension and single storey extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-25 - 26/00906/AMEND - Tynemet College Queen Alexandra Road West North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 9BZ
Non material amendment of planning approval 24/01627/FULM.� Amendments to boundary enclosures, highway works, landscaping, additional ecological features and mirroring plots 16, 17 and 46.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-22 - J26/00612/CLPROP - 35 Belvedere North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 9BX
Single storey rear extension in brickwork, matching the existing, with pitched slate effect roof, similar in appearance to the existing main roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 35 Belvedere North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 9BX
Single storey rear extension in brickwork, matching the existing, with pitched slate effect roof, similar in appearance to the existing main roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 141 Abbots Way North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 8LS
Installation of 12 roof mounted 470w PV (Photovoltaic) solar roof panels, together with internally fitted domestic storage battery (in garage)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 13 Otterburn Road North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 9BH
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Land Infront Of 142 - 144 Queen Alexandra Road West North Shields Tyne And Wear
Installation of 13m pole
Status: Permitted | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Collingwood Centre Preston North Road North Shields Tyne And Wear
2no. canopy mounted display units (facing car park) showing a range of content on rotation
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 128 Queen Alexandra Road West North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 9AF
Retrospective single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 143 Whitehouse Lane North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 8PD
Proposed single and double storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 23 Front Street Preston North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 9LH
Loft conversion with dormer to rear and 3no. rooflights to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - 6 Whitecliff Close North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 9HF
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Mobile Phone Mast Adjacent To Preston Sports Pavilion North Road North Shields Tyne And Wear
The upgrade includes the removal of the existing 15m high structure with the replacement of a 9m high flood light. Further works include the proposed installation of a 20m high structure fitted with p
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - Land At Beach Road North Shields Tyne And Wear
Removal of the existing 20m high street pole and the proposed installation of a new 20m high street pole. Further works include the proposed installation of 9 no. antennas, 6 no. RRUs, and 2 no. equip
Status: Permitted | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 1 Kelso Drive North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 9NS
Retrospective:- Demolition of utility room replaced with a side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 176 Monks Wood North Shields Tyne And Wear NE30 2UB
Single storey extension to the rear. Height to eaves 2.40m, maximum height above ground level 3.25m, total projection from rear wall of original house 3.25m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-09-26
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A brief summary of Preston in Tyne and Wear
Preston is a suburb located approximately one mile north of North Shields in the North Tyneside district of Tyne and Wear, England. With a population of 8,419 as of the 2011 census, Preston has evolved from a distinct village into a seamless part of the urban landscape, extending northwards to Monkseaton. This growth presents various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area, as it continues to integrate into the surrounding urban fabric. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,419. It sits within the Tyne and Wear district.
Property prices in Preston show an average sale price of £197,631, 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 Preston a particularly low-crime area.
Preston has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: New Quay, Camp Terrace, Northumberland Square, Preston Park. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Preston 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 Preston
In the last 24 months, 141 planning applications were submitted near Preston. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Preston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Preston were full planning applications (51), tree works (24), outline applications (21). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 17 medium-scale applications, 104 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
20 planning appeals were lodged, of which 8 were allowed and 11 were dismissed (42% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 85 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 50 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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