Whickham Fell, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whickham Fell, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
Planning applications in Whickham Fell are administered by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £256,499 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Blaydon and Consett
- LSOA: County Durham 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
174 planning applications found near Whickham Fell.
- - 10 The Cedars Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5TH
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension (as amended 27.04.26)
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
Demolish two storey offshoot at rear of house and then erect a two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension, four dormers to the roof space at the back and a front portico
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-11-19
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 - - 1 Coanwood Way Sunniside Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5XR
Replace existing conservatory with an orangery
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-12-05
View full details - - 38 Longwood Close Sunniside Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5QD
Conversion of garage to habitable rooms, addition of a mono-pitch roof over said garage, with associated internal changes to the house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - 56 Coanwood Way Sunniside Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5XR
New ramp and porch to front with canopy to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-01-15
View full details - - Golden Acres Land At Junction Of Hole Lane And Burnthouse Lane Sunniside Whickham Gateshead NE16 5NH
Construction of 4 stables with associated wash down and tack area, feed, hay and utility store. (revised application). (Additional information and amended plans received on 04.04.2024, 28.05.2024 and
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-11-20
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
View full details - - 52 Sunniside Road Sunniside Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5NE
Refurbishment of existing property, adding 2no. dormer windows to front and rear elevations of existing loft, demolition of existing rear extension and construction of new single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-07-18
View full details - - 24 Sunniside Road Sunniside Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5NE
Two storey side extension and extension to existing raised timber deck (resubmission)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-06-26
View full details - - Golden Acres Land At Junction Of Hole Lane And Burnthouse Lane Sunniside Whickham Gateshead NE16 5NH
Construction of 4 stables with wash down area, associated feed store/tack room, with utility room and toilet, provision of new relocated vehicular access, and improvements to existing boundary treatme
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-03-22
View full details - - 24 Sunniside Road Sunniside Whickham Gateshead NE16 5NE
Two storey side extension and extension to existing raised timber deck
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2022-09-18
View full details - - 9 Highfield Sunniside Whickham Gateshead NE16 5NQ
Proposed porch to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2022-07-17
View full details - - 28 Fellside Avenue Sunniside Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5NL
Erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.5m, with a maximum height of 4.0m, and eaves height of 2.8m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2022-05-25
View full details - - Oakview House 22A Sunniside Road Sunniside Whickham Gateshead NE16 5NE
Alterations including proposed single storey rear wrap-around extension and a first-floor infill rear extension (as amended 04.01.23).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2022-05-23
View full details - - 2 Longwood Close Sunniside Whickham Gateshead NE16 5QB
Proposed front extension, single storey rear extension and first floor side extension above garage (Amended plans received 18/01/23).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2022-05-19
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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.
Property prices in Whickham Fell show an average sale price of £256,499, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
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, 38 planning applications were submitted near Whickham Fell. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 107 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 107 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 (20), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 12 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
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