Search Westerhope planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Westerhope · updated daily · Newcastle upon Tyne City Council
- 8 Matlock Gardens, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5HXAwaiting decisionErection of single storey extension to front, two storey extension to side and rear, Single storey porch and canopy over garageHousehold ApplicationsReceived week of 26 Oct 20262026/1796/01/HOU
- Former Garage Site On West Thorp, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 1NFAwaiting decisionConstruction of 6no. residential dwellings with associated external works.Received week of 26 Oct 20262026/1652/01/DET
- Wheatfield Grange Wheatfield Road, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5JXAwaiting decisionT.P.O. Application: Group G1 8x Sorbus aria, 2x Laburnum anagyroides, 1x Acer and 1x Fagus Sylvatica crown raise all 12 trees to 2.5m , 8x Prunus crown raise over footpath to 2.5m (TPO 2006/002.G1). Group G4 2x Fraxinus excelsior,...Received week of 19 Oct 20262026/1764/01/TPO
- 57 Langdon Road, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5LUAwaiting decisionErection of single storey extension to side and rear.Received week of 5 Oct 20262026/1607/01/HOU
- 7 Highfield Road, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5HSApprovedTPO Application: Trim overhanging branches (1989/003.T93).Received week of 21 Sep 2026Decided 9 Nov 20262026/1610/01/TPO
Planning in Westerhope
- Approved
- 86%
- 12 of 14 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Westerhope in the last 24 months, from Newcastle upon Tyne City Council's planning register.
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Around Westerhope
Postcode districts
NE5 72 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Newcastle upon Tyne City Council
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About Westerhope
Westerhope, located in western Newcastle upon Tyne, is a historically significant area that emerged as a residential community for working families, originally featuring ample land for vegetable cultivation. The area's growth surged during the Victorian era due to the discovery of coal reserves, although these resources have since been depleted, leading to the closure of local pits, including North Walbottle in 1968. With a population of 9,196 recorded in the 2011 Census, Westerhope offers a blend of residential and historical contexts that may be relevant for planning applications and development projects in the region.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Westerhope area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Westerhope a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Westerhope has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westerhope 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.
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In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Westerhope. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2).