How long do planning decisions take near Whitehills?

The average planning decision time near Whitehills is 63 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Whitehills?

The planning approval rate near Whitehills is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Whitehills?

The most common type of planning application near Whitehills is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whitehills?

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Whitehills, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whitehills, Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear · England · settlement

Planning applications in Whitehills are administered by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Whitehills

Whitehills is a quaint fishing village located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately three miles west of Banff along the Moray Firth. As of 2022, it has a population of 990 and falls within the historic county of Banffshire, making it a picturesque area for potential planning applications related to residential and commercial development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £172,386 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Gateshead
Parliamentary constituency: Jarrow and Gateshead East
LSOA: Gateshead 003B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whitehills.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitehills.

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 Whitehills based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Whitehills.

- 10 Selsey Court Felling NE10 9AU
Proposed front, rear and side extension including garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-05-15
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DC/26/00393/HHA - 10 Selsey Court Felling NE10 9AU
Proposed front, rear and side extension including garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-05-15
DC/26/00355/HHA - 22 Cedarway Felling NE10 8LD
Proposed Single-Storey Side Extension to provide ground floor bedroom with ensuite shower room.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-05-01
- 22 Cedarway Felling NE10 8LD
Proposed Single-Storey Side Extension to provide ground floor bedroom with ensuite shower room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-05-01
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- The Fiddlers Three Albion Street Windy Nook Gateshead NE10 9BB
Proposed timber covered shelter over existing timber decking (amended plan received 03.03.2026)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-02-10
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A brief summary of Whitehills in Tyne and Wear

Property prices in Whitehills show an average sale price of £172,386, 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 Whitehills a particularly low-crime area.

Whitehills 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.

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Planning Activity in Whitehills

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Whitehills. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Whitehills.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Whitehills slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Whitehills were full planning applications (10), outline applications (3), telecoms (1). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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