What is the planning approval rate near Spital Tongues?

The planning approval rate near Spital Tongues is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Spital Tongues?

The most common type of planning application near Spital Tongues is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Spital Tongues?

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Spital Tongues, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Spital Tongues, Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear · England · settlement

Planning applications in Spital Tongues 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 Spital Tongues

Spital Tongues is a district situated to the north-west of Newcastle upon Tyne city centre. Its name, thought to originate from the word 'hospital' and the term 'tongues' referring to outlying land, reflects its historical significance. The area is bordered by the Town Moor to the north and Castle Leazes and Leazes Park to the east, making it a unique locale for planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Newcastle upon Tyne
Parliamentary constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne North
LSOA: Newcastle upon Tyne 013B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Spital Tongues.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Spital Tongues.

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 Spital Tongues based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Spital Tongues.

- 33 Wallace Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4AU
New double driveway gates to rear (height 2050 mm) within existing boundary wall and replacement doors
Type: Full | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-06-23
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- Newcastle University, Castle Leazes Halls Of Residence Spital Tongues, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4NY
Non Material Amendment: Parcel store relocation to enable reinstatement of two bedrooms, changes to hard and soft landscaping, revised biodiversity net gain strategy, removal of entrance canopies, ame
Type: Amendment | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Newcastle University, Castle Leazes Halls Castle Leazes, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4NY
Submission of technical details of the drainage attenuation tank and its maintenance plan to partially comply with condition 30 of planning permission 2024/0999/01/EIA DATED 03-09-2025
Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-03-06
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- Newcastle Dog And Cat Shelter Claremont Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4NL
Full planning application for the demolition of the existing Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter (sui generis) and the erection of a new dog kennels and training facility, enclosure and change of use of pastu
Type: Full | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-01-14
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- 33 Wallace Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4AU
TPO Application: T1 Holly (T1 on Sketch Plan) 3m reduction in height to maintain shape and prevent encroachment, T2 Holly (T2 on Sketch Plan) - 3m reduction in height to maintain shape and prevent enc
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2025-11-21
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- 11 Studley Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5PA
Display of non illuminated lettering sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Spital Tongues in Tyne and Wear

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Spital Tongues a particularly low-crime area.

Spital Tongues 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.

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Planning Activity in Spital Tongues

In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Spital Tongues. Of these, 84% were approved.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Spital Tongues maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The most common application types near Spital Tongues were full planning applications (15), amendments (8), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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