Saltwell, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Saltwell, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
Planning applications in Saltwell are administered by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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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: Gateshead Central and Whickham
- LSOA: Gateshead 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Saltwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Saltwell.
- 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 Saltwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
59 planning applications found near Saltwell.
- DC/26/00444/HCPL - 10 Littledene Gateshead NE9 5AF
Installation of solar panels to East, South and West roof slopes
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-06-05 - - 3 Essex Gardens Gateshead NE9 5BB
Single storey rear extension and dormer to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Land Bounded By Hyde Park Street, Brighton Road Westminster Street, Dunsmuir Grove, And Rectory Road Gateshead NE8 4QH
Part discharge of condition 37 (Verification - Plots 21-32 and 39-50 only) of planning application DC/22/01114/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 12 Maple Grove Gateshead NE8 4SL
Proposed erection of single storey rear extension with pitched roof and 2no rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 253 Prince Consort Road Gateshead NE8 4DT
Erection of fence around existing flat roof area (retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 14 Avondale Terrace Gateshead NE8 4NE
Proposed ground floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 68 Inskip Terrace Gateshead NE8 4AJ
Proposed flat roof dormer loft conversion higher than the existing ridge
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Land Bounded By Hyde Park Street, Brighton Road Westminster Street, Dunsmuir Grove, And Rectory Road Gateshead NE8 4QH
Non-Material Amendment of DC/22/01114/FUL to allow substitution of the approved boundary treatment details to remove brick piers and replace with composite posts.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Woodlands West Park Road Gateshead NE8 4SP
Changes to front boundary wall and part of the lawn in the front garden to be replaced with a hard surface. (Retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - Land Bounded By Hyde Park Street, Brighton Road Westminster Street, Dunsmuir Grove, And Rectory Road Gateshead NE8 4QH
Discharge of condition 40 (DMP) and part discharge of condition 8 (CMP - PCC) from parts A to H only, of planning application DC/22/01114/FUL. .
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 47 William Wailes Walk Shipcote Gateshead NE9 5EW
Proposed rear dormer
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-05-31
View full details - - 10 Enfield Road Gateshead NE8 4JJ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Land Bounded By Hyde Park Street, Brighton Road Westminster Street, Dunsmuir Grove, And Rectory Road Gateshead NE8 4QH
Discharge of conditions 24(Bat + Bird features) of Planning Application DC/22/01114/FUL (amended 06.08.2025)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 9 Felton Crescent Gateshead NE8 4SQ
Proposed rear box dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 46 William Wailes Walk Shipcote Gateshead NE9 5EW
Non-Material Amendment of Planning Application DC/11/01356/FUL to allow the removal of wooden outdoor stairs to be replaced with metal stairs
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 5 Saltwell Gardens Shipcote Gateshead NE9 5EG
Proposed installation of 12 solar panels on the south facing roof slope (Revision of DC/23/00128/HHA)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-07-07
View full details - - 11 Felton Crescent Gateshead NE8 4SQ
Proposed demolition of existing attached side garage and new 2 storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-02-24
View full details - - 5 Maple Grove Gateshead NE8 4SL
Decking to rear garden with associated 1.6 metre privacy screen and works to boundary fence between 3 & 5 Maple Grove (amended 4/10/22) (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2022-08-09
View full details - - Salte Welle Saltwell Park Saltwell Road South Gateshead Saltwell NE8 4SF
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: General maintenance and repair work to The Salte Welle. Works will include: inserting replacement stone; minor re-pointing works to open joints; applying a green growth remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2022-01-14
View full details - - Tigh-Na-Glen West Park Road Gateshead NE8 4SP
Tree works at Tigh-Na-Glen West Park Road
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2021-09-21
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A brief summary of Saltwell in Tyne and Wear
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 £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 Saltwell a particularly low-crime area.
Saltwell 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Saltwell
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Saltwell. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Saltwell.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Saltwell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Saltwell were full planning applications (31), tree works (10), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 44% 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, 56 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 34 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 32 applications
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