Search Saltwell planning applications
36 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Saltwell · updated daily · Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
- Site Of Old Carr Hill Clinic Carr Hill Road Gateshead NE9 5LSAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 9 (PCC CEMP), 11 (Landscaping), 13 (Bird Boxes), 15 (Bat Boxes), 17 (External Lighting), 22 (PCC Phase 2 Assessment) of planning application DC/25/00859/FUL.Received 2 Nov 202625/00859/DOC1
- N A Trust (Old Kingdom Hall) 2 Ely Street Gateshead NE8 1NRAwaiting decisionProposed alterations to lower roof to remove roof windows.Received 27 Oct 2026DC/26/00860/FUL
- 357 Alexandra Road Gateshead NE8 4HXAwaiting decisionRenewal of Planning Permission DC/24/01003/COU on a permanent basis for change of use from a social club (sui generis) to a childcare day centre (Use Class E)Received 9 Oct 2026DC/26/00813/FUL
- Land Bounded By Hyde Park Street, Brighton Road Westminster Street, Dunsmuir Grove, And Rectory Road Gateshead NE8 4QHAwaiting decisionPart discharge of condition 37 (Verification - Plots 33-38 only) of planning application DC/22/01114/FUL.Received 6 Oct 202622/01114/DOC10
- 19 Heathfield Place Gateshead NE9 5ASAwaiting decisionTree Works at TPO area 119 at 19 Heathfield Place.Received 30 Sep 2026DC/26/00756/TPO
Planning in Saltwell
- Approved
- 94%
- 87 of 92 decided
- Decision time
- about 14 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Saltwell in the last 24 months, from Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Saltwell
Postcode districts
NE8 117 applications in the last 12 monthsNE9 140 applications in the last 12 monthsNE11 57 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Saltwell
Saltwell is a central district of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, located just south of the town centre. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 9,659 and features notable landmarks such as Saltwell Park and Saltwell Towers. The area is characterized by its multicultural environment, with significant Jewish and Muslim communities contributing to its vibrant social fabric, which may be relevant for planning applications focused on community development and cultural initiatives.
Property prices in Saltwell 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 Saltwell 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 Saltwell 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, Saltwell 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 Saltwell, 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, 121 planning applications were submitted near Saltwell. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 95 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (29), tree works (8), discharge of conditions (8). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).