South Gosforth, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Gosforth, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Gosforth 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 South Gosforth
South Gosforth is a vibrant suburb located north of Newcastle upon Tyne city centre, within Tyne and Wear, England. Once an independent urban district of Northumberland from 1895 until 1974, it has since integrated into Newcastle. As of 2001, the area had a population of 23,620, making it a significant residential community for those considering planning applications in this part of the city.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £225,017 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parliamentary constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne North
- LSOA: Newcastle upon Tyne 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Gosforth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Gosforth.
- 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 South Gosforth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
75 planning applications found near South Gosforth.
- - 22 The Drive, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4AH
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Willow (T1 on Sketch Plan) - Re-pollard canopy by 1.5m to established pollard points on 3 main stems.
Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Former Lionel Jacobsen House Graham Park Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4BH
Non Material Amendment: Alteration to the Lodge element of the original approval by creating a 1m separation between the new-build areas and the existing boundary wall to the Gosforth High Street to p
Type: Amendment | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - 2 Hawthorn Road West, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4DN
TPO Application: Sycamore (T1 on Sketch Plan) - Reduce canopy 2m to previous points, Cherry (T2 on Sketch Plan) - Reduce crown by 1-2m to previous points, Cherry Laurel (T3 on Sketch Plan) - Reduce la
Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 29 Moor Crescent, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4AQ
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Leylandii x 2 (T1 and T2 on Sketch Plan) - Fell and full removal of stumps
Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Avondale Court Rectory Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1XQ
TPO works as indicated in document (Arboricultural Report) dated 22/04/2026 (TPO) 1965/002.
Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Former Mobious, Whereitz House, 139 Back High Street, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4ET
Notification of Prior Approval to change of use from Offices (Class E) to 1no. residential dwelling. (Class C3)
Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 33 The Grove, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1NE
Trees in a conservation area notification: Ash Tree (T1) To fell
Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 40 Elmfield Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4BB
TPO Application: Silver Birch – Fell (TPO 1980/008)
Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 13 Moor Place, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4AL
Trees in A Conservation Area Notification: Cherry (T1 on Sketch Plan) - Fell
Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Flat 19, 49 Moor Road North, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1RG
Trees In A Conservation Area Notification; (T1) - Willow - Crown Reduction by 3-4m.
Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 47 The Drive, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4AJ
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - Cherry - Fell
Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 17 The Drive, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4AH
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Cherry (T1 on Sketch Plan) - 1m crown reduction and raise crown to 2m over path
Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 27 Graham Park Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4BH
Erection of single storey extension and garage to side following demolition of existing boiler room, erection of two dormer windows to front; alterations to elevations and erection of pedestrian and s
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 3 The Grove, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1NE
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Cherry Tree (T3 on Sketch Plan) - Fell, Conifer (T4 on Sketch Plan) - Fell, Leylandii (X2) (T1 and T2 on Sketch Plan) - Reduce height by approximately 3 metr
Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 14a West Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4ES
Variation of condition 4 to amend wording to read 'No deliveries shall be taken at or despatched from the site outside the hours of 0700 and 2000 Monday to Sunday' and variation of condition 7 to amen
Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 19 Oaklands, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4YQ
Erection of single storey extension to rear and side. As amended by plans received on 23.05.2026.
Type: Full | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 43a The Grove, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1NH
Erection of single storey extensions to front and side, two dormer windows to rear, and alteration to external materials.
Type: Full | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Trevose, 3 Stoneyhurst Road West, South Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1PG
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed conversion of loft space and erection of rear and side dormer extensions.
Type: Amendment | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 1 Graham Park Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4BH
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Lime: 4m crown lift and to cut back 2m from the house to clear roof line
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 41 Elmfield Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4BA
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed construction of outbuilding to rear garden.
Type: Amendment | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-02-19
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A brief summary of South Gosforth in Tyne and Wear
South Gosforth is a vibrant suburb located north of Newcastle upon Tyne city centre, within Tyne and Wear, England. Once an independent urban district of Northumberland from 1895 until 1974, it has since integrated into Newcastle. As of 2001, the area had a population of 23,620, making it a significant residential community for those considering planning applications in this part of the city.
Property prices in South Gosforth show an average sale price of £225,017, 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 South Gosforth a particularly low-crime area.
South Gosforth 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 South Gosforth includes 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, South Gosforth 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 South Gosforth
In the last 24 months, 152 planning applications were submitted near South Gosforth. Of these, 92% were approved.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near South Gosforth.
The most common application types near South Gosforth were tree works (72), full planning applications (38), amendments (23). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 73 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 73 applications
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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.