Whickham, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whickham, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · Town
Planning applications in Whickham are administered by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whickham
Whickham is a village located in Tyne and Wear, within the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, North East England. Perched on elevated terrain, it offers scenic views of the River Tyne and is situated just 5 miles (8 km) south-west of Newcastle upon Tyne, making it an attractive area for potential development and planning applications.
Population: 16,652
District: Gateshead
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Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Blaydon and Consett
- LSOA: County Durham 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whickham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whickham.
- 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 Whickham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Whickham.
- DC/26/00358/HHA - 2A Whaggs Lane Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4PQ
Convert bungalow into a bungalow with a loft conversion, Extend roof over side offshoot, add 4 Balcony Roof Windows to the front of the property, reposition existing doors and windows and add bi-fold
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-05-14 - - Tethermill House 2A Millfield Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4QA
Variation of Condition 1 (plans) for application DC/24/00679/HHA, so that an additional room over the garage with link to the snooker room can be introduced to the proposed plans.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 27 Greystoke Avenue Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5HP
Demolish detached garage and erection of single storey side and rear extension and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Newby Cottage 59 Cornmoor Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4PU
Proposed two storey side/rear extension, New front dormer window, and the recladding of the existing rear box dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 101 Whaggs Lane Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4PW
First floor front extension over triple garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 2 Meacham Way Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5RR
Vary condition no.1 of application DC/25/00748/HHA; to add a wall and door to the front of the existing car port
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Brantwood Sunniside Road Sunniside Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5AA
In relation to the approved plans for application DC/25/00512/HHA - Omit feature dormer window from rear garage roof and substitute the flat roof over the office/utiity side offshoot for a pitched ins
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 1 Elm Court Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4PS
Tree works at 1 Elm Court Whickham
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 18 Burnthouse Lane Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5AW
Heavy pruning of Beech tree located to rear of the property remove one significant full limb and crown reduce the other branches by 10m (effectively a 50% reduction of the whole crown).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 25 Cornmoor Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4PU
Discharge of condition 6 (Coal Mining Site Investigation) of planning application DC/21/00559/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 18 Warwick Avenue Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5JL
Two storey side and rear extension with single storey front extension (as amended 22.09.25)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 17 Burnthouse Lane Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5AW
Single storey side extension (as amended 09.10.2025)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 18 Whaggs Lane Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4PF
Single storey garage with pitched roof to side of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Hayfield House 4 Whaggs Lane Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4PF
Alteration and extension of the existing dwelling at ground and first floor level (re-submission for part of approved application DC/21/00019/HHA)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 46 Warwick Avenue Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5JQ
Proposed single storey front extension with steps and associated access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 11 Ashfield Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4PL
single storey rear extension, 2 storey side extension with new porch to front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - 51 Cornmoor Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4PU
Proposed single storey side/rear extension, front extension and replacement rear extension. Proposed render finish to existing brickwork and changes to windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 17 Catcheside Close Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5RX
Proposed Single Storey Front Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 1 Whaggs Lane Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4PF
Removal existing sunroom (south,) add an entrance portico/structure to principal elevation (east,) add vertical timber cladding to upper half and thermal render to bottom half of the house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 51 Whaggs Lane Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4PF
Proposed two storey side and rear single storey extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-12-08
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A brief summary of Whickham in Tyne and Wear
Whickham is a village located in Tyne and Wear, within the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, North East England. Perched on elevated terrain, it offers scenic views of the River Tyne and is situated just 5 miles (8 km) south-west of Newcastle upon Tyne, making it an attractive area for potential development and planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 16,652. It sits within the Gateshead district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Whickham a particularly low-crime area.
Whickham 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 Whickham includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Whickham 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 Whickham
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Whickham. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whickham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Whickham were full planning applications (28), tree works (11), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 13 medium-scale applications, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
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