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Planning in Spital Tongues

Approved
91%
31 of 32 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Spital Tongues

Postcode districts

NE4 143 applications in the last 12 monthsNE2 176 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 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Spital Tongues 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 Spital Tongues, 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, 63 planning applications were submitted near Spital Tongues. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), amendments (8), discharge of conditions (6). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Spital Tongues?
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Spital Tongues. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Spital Tongues?
The average planning decision time near Spital Tongues is 49 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 Spital Tongues?
The planning approval rate near Spital Tongues is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Spital Tongues?
You can search and track planning applications near Spital Tongues on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.