Whickham Fell, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whickham Fell, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
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Area Information
- Admin district: Gateshead
- Parliamentary constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham
- LSOA: Gateshead 019D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whickham Fell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whickham Fell.
- 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 Fell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Whickham Fell.
- - 10 The Cedars Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5TH
Proposed demolition of existing single storey kitchen extension are replaced with the erection of single storey rear extension with lean-to pitched roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 10 The Cedars Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5TH
Proposed demolition of existing single storey kitchen extension are replaced with the erection of single storey rear extension with lean-to pitched roof. Proposed extension to measure 7.63m (w) x 2.16
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-23
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 - - Lyndale House Hollywell Lane Sunniside Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5NJ
Proposed single storey annex.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 9 Dykenook Close Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5TD
Rear ground floor and first floor extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Sunniside Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5NH
Add gable roof over former two storey side/rear extension which has a flat roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-09-07
View full details - - 11 Windsor Close Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5SX
Two-storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-11-13
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A brief summary of Whickham Fell in Tyne and Wear
Whickham Fell is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Whickham Fell a particularly low-crime area.
Whickham Fell 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 Fell 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 Fell 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 Fell
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Whickham Fell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 110 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whickham Fell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 110 days, decisions near Whickham Fell 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 Whickham Fell were full planning applications (13), outline applications (3), tree works (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, 8 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.