Sheriff Hill, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sheriff Hill, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sheriff Hill are administered by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sheriff Hill
Sheriff Hill is a suburban area located within the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead in Tyne and Wear, England. Situated along the B1296 road, it is approximately 2 miles south of Gateshead and 2.5 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne, making it a convenient location for commuters. As of the 2001 census, Sheriff Hill had a population of 5,051, offering a residential community that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the region.
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Sheriff Hill.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £172,386 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gateshead
- Parliamentary constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham
- LSOA: Gateshead 023A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sheriff Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sheriff Hill.
- 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 Sheriff Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
106 planning applications found near Sheriff Hill.
- - 37 Joicey Road Gateshead NE9 5TH
Discharge of condition 4 (Details of the proposed decking and attached privacy screen) of planning application DC/26/00204/HHA.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/00204/DOC1 - 37 Joicey Road Gateshead NE9 5TH
Discharge of condition 4 (Details of the proposed decking and attached privacy screen) of planning application DC/26/00204/HHA.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-06-16 - DC/26/00424/HCPL - 24 Ravensdale Crescent Gateshead NE9 5YJ
Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-06-11 - DC/26/00391/LBC - Fell Cottage 123 Kells Lane Gateshead NE9 5XY
Internal alteration to subdivide rooms to create additional consulting rooms
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-05-15 - - 46 Causeway Carr Hill Gateshead NE9 6QY
Discharge of conditions 13 (Coal Mining Investigation) and 20 (CEMP) of planning application DC/21/00783/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 153 Kells Lane Gateshead NE9 5HR
Tree works at 153 Kells Lane.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Spion Kop 78 Church Road Gateshead NE9 5XB
Tree works at T1 at Spion Kop, 78 Church Road.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Roughcote Kellfield Avenue Gateshead NE9 5YP
Non Material Amendment of DC/22/00232/HHA to amend driveway layout and confirm details of external materials (As per Condition no 3 of decision notice issued 26/8/22)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-03-14
View full details - - 37 Joicey Road Gateshead NE9 5TH
Side and rear extension to ground floor, raised deck and patio to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 36 Wynbury Road Gateshead NE9 6TS
Convert the existing detached garage into a store and garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - The Cottage Church Drive Gateshead NE9 5RB
Poplar tree T1 pollard, located at The Cottage Church Drive Gateshead
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 37 Joicey Road Gateshead NE9 5TH
Proposed hip to gable roof extension with flat roof rear dormer window, removal of chimney stack
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 46 Causeway Carr Hill Gateshead NE9 6QY
Non-Material Amendment of application DC/21/00783/FUL to allow removal of the dormers and replacement with conservation style roof lights. Alteration to window heights with 2no. windows omitted from t
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 105 Kells Lane Gateshead NE9 5XY
Tree works at 105 Kells Lane Low Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 12 Langdale Road Gateshead NE9 5RN
Tree works at 12 Langdale Road Gateshead
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Oak Cottage 7 Kellfield Road Gateshead NE9 5XU
Holly Tree located to the South of property - Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Beaconsfield Cottage Beaconsfield Crescent Gateshead NE9 5XR
Tree works at Beaconsfield Cottage
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - Beech Mount The Plantation Gateshead NE9 5RL
To fell Beech tree located at Beech Mount as in severe decline
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 13 Beaconsfield Crescent Gateshead NE9 5XR
13 Beaconsfield Crescent Low Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Craigmore 11 Kellfield Road Gateshead NE9 5XU
Tree works at Craigmore 11 Kellfield Road
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-07-17
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Sheriff Hill in Tyne and Wear
Sheriff Hill is a suburban area located within the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead in Tyne and Wear, England. Situated along the B1296 road, it is approximately 2 miles south of Gateshead and 2.5 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne, making it a convenient location for commuters. As of the 2001 census, Sheriff Hill had a population of 5,051, offering a residential community that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the region.
Property prices in Sheriff Hill show an average sale price of £172,386, 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 Sheriff Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Sheriff Hill 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, Sheriff Hill 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 Sheriff Hill
In the last 24 months, 140 planning applications were submitted near Sheriff Hill. 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 Sheriff Hill.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Sheriff Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sheriff Hill were tree works (60), full planning applications (39), outline applications (10). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 11 medium-scale applications, 120 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.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 89 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 39 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Low Fell planning applications
- Windy Nook planning applications
- Deckham planning applications
- Carr Hill planning applications
- Mount Pleasant planning applications
- Chowdene planning applications
- Beacon Lough planning applications
- Wrekenton planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.