Swalwell, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swalwell, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
About Swalwell
Swalwell is a village located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. Its proximity to urban centres makes it a relevant area for planning applications, reflecting a blend of residential and community developments that cater to local needs and growth.
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Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Blaydon and Consett
- LSOA: County Durham 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swalwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swalwell.
- 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 Swalwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Swalwell.
- - McDonalds Restaurant Cameron Retail Park Metro Centre Gateshead NE11 9XU
Discharge of condition 2 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) of planning application DC/25/01048/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - IKEA Metro Park West Pinetree Way Metro Centre NE11 9XS
Installation of 2 no. Air Source Heat Pumps and 2 no. replacement external plant areas and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Poundstretchers Hexham Road Swalwell Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 3AA
Discharge of condition 3 (Cycle Parking - Sub) of planning application DC/25/00286/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Poundstretchers Hexham Road Swalwell Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 3AA
Non-Material amendment of application DC/25/00286/FUL to allow amendment to drawing references of Condition 2 (Approved Plans).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Pound Stretcher Sands Industrial Estate Hexham Road Gateshead Swalwell NE16 3DJ
Proposed display of five internally illuminated fascia signs and one single sided illuminated totem sign. (Sign F omitted 11th December 2025).
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - McDonalds Restaurant Cameron Retail Park Metro Centre Gateshead NE11 9XU
The installation of 4No digital freestanding signs, and 1No banner mounted to the the remote corral.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Poundstretchers Hexham Road Swalwell Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 3AA
Deed of variation to Section 106 to broaden the retail goods currently permitted to be sold.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Poundstretchers Hexham Road Swalwell Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 3AA
Proposed alterations to existing retail unit comprising: installation of new shopfronts and relocation of customer entrance/exit; new means of enclosure to the service yard including fencing and gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-04-18
View full details - - Land To West Of Long Rigg Road And South Of J R Adams Newcastle Ltd Unit 5 Hannington Works Long Rigg Swalwell NE16 3AS
Discharge of conditions 3 (Materials), 5 (Cycle Link), 7 (Cycle Storage), 9 (EV Charging), 11 (CMP), 13 (Contaminated Land), 17 (Drainage), and 19 (Drainage Management) of planning application DC/23/0
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - Former Toys R Us Unit Metro Retail Park Pinetree Way Gateshead NE11 9XU
Discharge of condition 24 (Travel Plans) on planning application DC/21/01454/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - Land West Of Gibside Way Metro Retail West Gateshead Metro Centre Retail Park NE11 9XS
Discharge of Condition 24 (Servicing) on planning application DC/21/00994/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - Land West Of Gibside Way Metro Retail West Gateshead Metro Centre Retail Park NE11 9XS
Discharge of Condition 30 (Travel Plan - Sub) on planning application DC/21/00994/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - Dfs Metro Park West Gibside Way Gateshead NE11 9XS
Installation of four rapid electric vehicle charging stations within car park, six existing parking spaces to become EV charging bays, along with associated equipment (one of the four EV charging bays
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Swalwell in Tyne and Wear
Swalwell is a village located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. Its proximity to urban centres makes it a relevant area for planning applications, reflecting a blend of residential and community developments that cater to local needs and growth.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Swalwell a particularly low-crime area.
Swalwell 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 Swalwell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Shibdon Pond SSSI. 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, Swalwell 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 Swalwell
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Swalwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 100 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Swalwell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 100 days, decisions near Swalwell take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Swalwell were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2). 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, 7 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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