West Moor, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Moor, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
About West Moor
West Moor is a village located in the borough of North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, just 4 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne. It shares borders with Killingworth to the north, Holystone to the east, and Benton to the south. The area is historically significant, having been named after the Forest Hall, which featured a medieval tower before its demolition in 1962, with Woodside Court now occupying the site. This context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the region.
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near West Moor.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Area Information
- Admin district: North Tyneside
- Parliamentary constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne North
- LSOA: North Tyneside 014A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Moor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Moor.
- 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 West Moor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near West Moor.
- - 1 The Limes West Moor Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 7PB
Demolition of existing conservatory. Construction of new rear and side single storey extension and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 43 Firtree Crescent Forest Hall Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 7JU
Single storey rear extension including some demoltion work
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 48 Glebe Crescent Forest Hall Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 7JR
Single storey rear extension to create new accessible bathroom and dining area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - St Johns Churchyard Killingworth Village Killingworth Newcastle Upon Tyne
T16 - Acer pseudoplatanus, Lift crown to no more than 2.5m. Killingworth Village TPO 1967
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 61 Firtree Crescent Forest Hall Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 7JU
Rear elevation conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - 78 Lansdowne Road Forest Hall Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 9BE
Proposed pitched roof to existing bay window and new entrance canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2023-05-25
View full details - - 55 Balliol Avenue Forest Hall Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 7PP
Construction of insulated single storey Garden Room at rear of property, 12 metres away from House and 1100mm away from boundary fences on remaining 3 sides. Proposed Dmensions: Width 6300mm , Depth 4
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - Westmoor Primary School Southgate Killingworth Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 6SA
Alter existing principal entrance to an automated door set with associated works for a new DDA reception desk
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of West Moor in Tyne and Wear
West Moor is a village located in the borough of North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, just 4 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne. It shares borders with Killingworth to the north, Holystone to the east, and Benton to the south. The area is historically significant, having been named after the Forest Hall, which featured a medieval tower before its demolition in 1962, with Woodside Court now occupying the site. This context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes West Moor a particularly low-crime area.
West Moor has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Killingworth Village, Benton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, West Moor 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 West Moor
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near West Moor. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Moor may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Moor were full planning applications (17), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Killingworth planning applications
- Forest Hall planning applications
- Killingworth Village planning applications
- Killingworth Moor planning applications
- Burradon planning applications
- Camperdown planning applications
- Longbenton planning applications
- Fordley planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.