How long do planning decisions take near Wardley?

The average planning decision time near Wardley is 94 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 Wardley?

The planning approval rate near Wardley is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wardley?

The most common type of planning application near Wardley is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wardley?

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Wardley, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wardley, Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wardley are administered by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

Population: 8,327

District: Gateshead

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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: Jarrow and Gateshead East
LSOA: Gateshead 015E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wardley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wardley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Wardley.

DC/26/00437/HHA - 6 Cook Gardens Felling NE10 8TS
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-06-10
- 17 Broadpark Felling NE10 8HW
Change of use from open space to residential garden (Use Class C3) and the erection of a new 1.8m fence (amended plan received 19th February 2026)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-12-01
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- Norcare Ltd Bibby House 37 Hallgarth Felling NE10 8XJ
Refurbishment and improvements to the whole of the building and a single storey extension to create an accessible ground floor flat. Reconfiguration of existing ground floor layout to create an access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-09-29
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- Belmont 55 Grange Road Felling NE10 8UU
Kitchen extension to rear and loft conversion with dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-07-25
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- 25 Warrenmor Felling NE10 8XD
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-05-23
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- Failte 60 Sunderland Road Villas Heworth Felling NE10 8HE
Proposed conservatory addition to rear of existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Wardley in Tyne and Wear

Wardley is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,327. It sits within the Gateshead district.

Property prices in Wardley 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 Wardley a particularly low-crime area.

Wardley 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, Wardley 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 Wardley

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Wardley. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wardley.

With an average of 94 days, decisions near Wardley 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 Wardley were full planning applications (11), outline applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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