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Planning in Scotswood

Approved
90%
19 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Scotswood in the last 24 months, from Newcastle upon Tyne City Council's planning register.

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Around Scotswood

Postcode districts

NE15 132 applications in the last 12 monthsNE4 141 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Newcastle upon Tyne City Council

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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.

The area around Scotswood has 2 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.

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, 37 planning applications were submitted near Scotswood. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), tree works (3), amendments (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Scotswood?
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Scotswood. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Scotswood?
The average planning decision time near Scotswood is 60 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 90%. 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 full planning applications, with 14 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.