27 Greystoke Avenue Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5HP

Awaiting decision DC/26/00203/HHA

Council

Gateshead

Date received

12 Mar 2026

Date validated

12 Mar 2026

Postcode

NE16 5HP

Description

Demolish detached garage, build a L shaped single storey side extension with two gable roofs to create extra living space and to erect a wood burning stove flue to the side of the house.

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3/10

Planning Authority Score

#231 of 282

Gateshead is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #279 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 64% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Gateshead decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

90%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #112 of 282

96%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #48 of 282

27%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (71%) #279 of 282

64%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #265 of 282

64%

Minor dwellings approved

22 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

5 decided (10+ homes)

66%

Change of use approved

32 decided

468

Total decisions

45 refused in 2025

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