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Planning in Scotswood

Approved
75%
18 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Scotswood in the last 24 months, from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead's planning register.

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About Scotswood

Scotswood is an electoral ward within Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England, including parts of Benwell and the Denton Burn housing areas. This diverse community, home to approximately 13,759 residents, features the Newcastle Business Park along the River Tyne, hosting offices for prominent companies such as British Airways and the Automobile Association. With a car ownership rate of 45.1%, lower than the city's average, Scotswood presents unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the region.

Property prices in Scotswood show an average sale price of £731,348, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Scotswood has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Scotswood 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 Scotswood, 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, 94 planning applications were submitted near Scotswood. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (16), full planning applications (10), tree works (9).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Scotswood?
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Scotswood. The approval rate is 75%.
How long do planning decisions take near Scotswood?
The average planning decision time near Scotswood is 54 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 Scotswood?
The planning approval rate near Scotswood is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Scotswood?
The most common type of planning application near Scotswood is discharge of conditions, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Scotswood?
You can search and track planning applications near Scotswood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.