Windy Nook, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Windy Nook, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
About Windy Nook
Windy Nook is a vibrant area in Tyne and Wear, England, situated 2.25 miles south of Gateshead and 2.75 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne. Bordered by Carr Hill, Whitehills Estate, and Leam Lane Estate, it features steep, sloping terrain and had a population of 9,781 as of 2011. Once part of Heworth, Windy Nook became part of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead in 1974, making it a significant location for potential planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £181,469 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gateshead
- Parliamentary constituency: Jarrow and Gateshead East
- LSOA: Gateshead 015C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Windy Nook.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Windy Nook.
- 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 Windy Nook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Windy Nook.
- - 12 Woolerton Drive Windy Nook NE10 9RQ
Change of use of land adjacent to 12 Woolerton Drive as private garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 86 Celandine Way Gateshead NE10 8QW
Proposed single storey side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - 59 Coltsfoot Gardens Felling NE10 9RE
Installation of an air source heat pump at the rear of the property
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-04-29
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A brief summary of Windy Nook in Tyne and Wear
Windy Nook is a vibrant area in Tyne and Wear, England, situated 2.25 miles south of Gateshead and 2.75 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne. Bordered by Carr Hill, Whitehills Estate, and Leam Lane Estate, it features steep, sloping terrain and had a population of 9,781 as of 2011. Once part of Heworth, Windy Nook became part of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead in 1974, making it a significant location for potential planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Windy Nook show an average sale price of £181,469, 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 Windy Nook a particularly low-crime area.
Windy Nook 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Windy Nook 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 Windy Nook
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Windy Nook. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Windy Nook maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Windy Nook slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Windy Nook were full planning applications (10), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 77% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Felling planning applications
- Wrekenton planning applications
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- Whitehills planning applications
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- Mount Pleasant planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.