Woolsington, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woolsington, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
About Woolsington
Woolsington is a village and civil parish within Newcastle upon Tyne, located to the north-west of the city centre. The area encompasses a diverse geographical landscape, including Newbiggin Hall, Woolsington village, and Newcastle Airport. As of the 2011 Census, Woolsington had a population of 11,160, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 8,519 (2021)
District: Newcastle upon Tyne
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Tyneside
- Parliamentary constituency: Cramlington and Killingworth
- LSOA: North Tyneside 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woolsington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woolsington.
- 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 Woolsington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Woolsington.
- - Redlands Main Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 8BW
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use or development to confirm that the commencement of planning permission ref. 2017/0764/01/DET is lawful for planning purposes under Section 191 of the To
Type: Amendment | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 14 Woolsington Park South, Woolsington, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 8BJ
TPO Application: 2no. Scots Pine to fell (TPO 1996/006)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Peel House Main Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 8BL
Erection of a rendered blockwork boundary wall to front, finished with coping, and rendered piers (max height 2m) and installation of two metal sliding entrance gates (max height 1.8m) serving the exi
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 12 Woolsington Park South, Woolsington, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 8BJ
Erection of detached dwelling (Class C3) and erection of brick boundary wall and piers with timber entrance gates (max height 2.2 metres) following demolition of existing house.
Type: Full | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 61 Woolsington Gardens, Woolsington, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 8AP
Erection of single-storey extension to side; alterations to elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Woodland To The Rear Of 6 South Drive, Woolsington, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 8AN
TPO Application: Remove 4 trees marked A,B,C and D on sketch plan and photos. Crown lift trees in woodland to 2.5m TPO1990/001 A1
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Redlands Main Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 8BW
Removal of condition 7 of planning permission 2017/0764/01/DET dated 20.07.2017. Erection of 2 storey extension to north elevation and single storey orangery/family room to east elevation and erection
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 39 The Oval, Woolsington, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 8AS
Erection of 3 storey detached dwelling house (Class C3), new vehicular access and 5 carparking spaces following demolition of existing dwelling.
Type: Full | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 20 South Drive, Woolsington, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 8AN
TPO Application: Oak (T1 on Sketch Plan) - Full crown reduction of the tree by 3m -3.5m where applicable. Maximum diameter of branches to be removed no greater than 5". To maintain a manageable sized
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle upon Tyne | Date: 2025-10-07
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A brief summary of Woolsington in Tyne and Wear
Woolsington is a village and civil parish within Newcastle upon Tyne, located to the north-west of the city centre. The area encompasses a diverse geographical landscape, including Newbiggin Hall, Woolsington village, and Newcastle Airport. As of the 2011 Census, Woolsington had a population of 11,160, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,519 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Newcastle upon Tyne district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woolsington a particularly low-crime area.
Woolsington 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, Woolsington 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 Woolsington
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Woolsington. Of these, 67% were approved.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Woolsington.
The most common application types near Woolsington were full planning applications (5), tree works (4), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.