Scotswood, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Scotswood, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
Planning applications in Scotswood are administered by Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council. View the full Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Scotswood
Scotswood is a vibrant electoral ward within Newcastle upon Tyne, located in Tyne and Wear. It includes residential areas such as Scotswood and Denton Burn, as well as the Newcastle Business Park, which hosts major companies like British Airways and the Automobile Association along the River Tyne. With a population of approximately 13,759, constituting 5.3% of Newcastle's total population, the ward reflects a lower car ownership rate of 45.1%, compared to the city average of 54.7%. This unique demographic and economic landscape may influence local planning applications and developments in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parliamentary constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- LSOA: Newcastle upon Tyne 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Scotswood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Scotswood.
- 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 Scotswood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Scotswood.
- - Land East Of Delaval Road And Land West And North Of Allan Court Care Home, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6TR
Non-Material Amendment: (amendment to re-word Condition 28 from "Prior to first occupation of the development" to "within 6 months of the first occupation of the development") to planning permission 2
Type: Amendment | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Community Hall, Community Hall Benwell Hall Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7PJ
TPO Application: Works to trees as indicated in document [Tree Survey dated 02/03/2026) (TPO 1975/003)
Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 27 Benwell Hall Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7PJ
TPO Application: T1 Willow - crown lift over path by 2.5 metres; G1 - prune back mixed vegetation (TPO 1975/003)
Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Land At Shafto Court, Benwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6NF
TPO Application: Cherry (T1) reduce crown by 3 metres and sever ivy at base, Cherry (T2) reduce crown by 2 metres, Lime (T5) remove epicormic up to 4 metres, Sycamore (T6) remove epicormic and reduce
Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Land To The South Of Armstrong Road, East Of Shafto Street, North Of Scotswood Road And West Of Phase 2 And Whitehouse Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6HE
Submission of details of samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces to comply with condition 3 and details of hard and soft landscape works to comply with conditi
Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 16 And 17 Sandmere Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6UD
Erection of porch and canopy to front, single storey extension to side and double storey extension to rear of no.17, erection of porch to front, single and double storey extension to rear of no.16. (R
Type: Full | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 45 - 47 Fergusons Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6TJ
Siting of an InPost Parcel Locker to Northern Elevation (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Northern Footpath Of Broadmead Way, West Of Junction With Whickham View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6TS
Notification of Telecommunications: The installation of a 20m monopole supporting 6 no. antennas and 2 no. 0.3m dishes, 2 no. cabinets, with associated ancillary equipment and works.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Saint Cuthberts Rc High School Gretna Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7PX
Erection of single storey extension to provide additional meeting space to north elevation of school main entrance building.
Type: Full | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Land East Of Delaval Road And Land West And North Of Allan Court Care Home, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6TR
Submission of details of Invasive Species Survey Report to comply with condition 12 of permission 2023/0497/01/DET dated 19.04.2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - Land East Of Delaval Road And Land West And North Of Allan Court Care Home, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6TR
Submission of details of Construction Method Statement to comply with condition 16 of permission 2023/0497/01/DET dated 19.04.2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - Land To The South Of Armstrong Road, East Of Shafto Street, North Of Scotswood Road And West Of Phase 2 And Whitehouse Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6HE
Earth moving operations, construction of retaining walls, erection of 346no. dwellings and café (use class E), highway infrastructure, creation of SuDS and hard and soft landscaping and other associat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Scotswood in Tyne and Wear
Scotswood is a vibrant electoral ward within Newcastle upon Tyne, located in Tyne and Wear. It includes residential areas such as Scotswood and Denton Burn, as well as the Newcastle Business Park, which hosts major companies like British Airways and the Automobile Association along the River Tyne. With a population of approximately 13,759, constituting 5.3% of Newcastle's total population, the ward reflects a lower car ownership rate of 45.1%, compared to the city average of 54.7%. This unique demographic and economic landscape may influence local planning applications and developments in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Scotswood a particularly low-crime area.
Scotswood 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Scotswood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Shibdon Pond SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Scotswood
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Scotswood. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Scotswood.
The average decision period of 91 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Scotswood were full planning applications (15), tree works (3), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.