Land Known As Airlink To The South Of Newcastle International Airport, Woolsington, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 8BZ

Pending 2026/0679/01/SCO - Request for scoping opinion
Date received
21 Apr 2026
Postcode
NE13 8BZ
Type
Request for scoping opinion

Description

Scoping Opinion for Outline application, including enabling works for whole site, with all matters reserved except means of access for a phased development of industrial (B2) freight and warehousing facilities (B8) with associated access, parking and landscaping, alongside provision of a replacement private passenger terminal and footpath widening works to the access road (‘the Proposed Development’) on land south of Newcastle International Airport (known as AirLink), Woolsington (‘the Site’)

4.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#151 of 282

Newcastle upon Tyne is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #214 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Newcastle upon Tyne decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #86 of 282
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #54 of 282
58%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #214 of 282
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #168 of 282
89%
Minor dwellings approved
38 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
62 decided
910
Total decisions
70 refused in 2025