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Planning in West Allotment

Approved
94%
15 of 16 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Allotment in the last 24 months, from North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About West Allotment

West Allotment is a village situated in the Metropolitan Borough of North Tyneside, formerly part of Northumberland until 1974. Located about 4 miles inland from Whitley Bay and 3 miles north of The Tyne Tunnel, it serves as a transitional zone between urban development and the green belt that extends into southeast Northumberland. This unique positioning may influence planning applications, catering to both residential needs and conservation efforts in the surrounding areas.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes West Allotment a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Allotment 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 West Allotment, 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, 39 planning applications were submitted near West Allotment. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Allotment?
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near West Allotment. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Allotment?
The average planning decision time near West Allotment is 60 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 West Allotment?
The planning approval rate near West Allotment is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Allotment?
The most common type of planning application near West Allotment is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Allotment?
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