Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear.

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About Rowlands Gill

Rowlands Gill is a village located along the north bank of the River Derwent in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. Its proximity to the historic Gibside Estate makes it an attractive area for potential planning applications, offering both residential and recreational development opportunities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £206,781 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Gateshead
• Parliamentary constituency: Blaydon and Consett
• LSOA: Gateshead 029B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rowlands Gill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rowlands Gill.

• 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 Rowlands Gill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Rowlands Gill.

1. - Dunmarvic Strathmore Avenue Rowlands Gill NE39 1HY
   Tree works at Dunmarvic.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-03-13
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2. - The Hawthorns Station Road Rowlands Gill NE39 1JP
   Proposed rear single storey extension
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-18
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3. - Drewton Stirling Lane Rowlands Gill NE39 1PS
   T1 - Remove branches overhanging back to boundary line on birch tree in the back
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-01-20
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4. - Meynell House Dipwood Road Rowlands Gill NE39 1DA
   To fell 7 Cypress trees located at Meynel House
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-08-19
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5. - White House Lockhaugh Road Blaydon NE39 1QL
   Proposed demolition and re-construction of dwelling in its extended form (Part Retrospective) (AMENDED PLANS / INFO received 4, 6 Feb, 16, 28 May 2025).
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-11-08
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6. - White House Lockhaugh Road Blaydon NE39 1QL
   Discharge of condition 5 (CEMP) of planning application DC/23/00079/HHA
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-06-28
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7. - Dalmeny House Dipwood Road Rowlands Gill NE39 1BY
   Works to the existing single storey side extension to include the addition of a roof lantern, re-roofing and alterations to fenestration.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-12-20
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A brief summary of Rowlands Gill in Tyne and Wear

Rowlands Gill is a village located along the north bank of the River Derwent in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. Its proximity to the historic Gibside Estate makes it an attractive area for potential planning applications, offering both residential and recreational development opportunities.

Property prices in Rowlands Gill show an average sale price of £206,781, 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 Rowlands Gill a particularly low-crime area.

Rowlands Gill has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Burnopfield, No data available for publication by HE, Lintzford. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Rowlands Gill includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Gibside SSSI, Strother Hills SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rowlands Gill 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 Rowlands Gill

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Rowlands Gill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rowlands Gill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Rowlands Gill were tree works (19), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.

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