Former Sage Headquarters North Park Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 9AA Data via plota.co.uk

EIA Not Required 2026/1021/01/SCR - Request for screening opinion
Date received
26 Jun 2026
Postcode
NE13 9AA
Type
Request for screening opinion

Description

Screening Opinion in respect to the demolition of the former Sage Office Building and construction of a residential development of up to 320 dwellings and associated landscaping, public space, and infrastructure. Data via plota.co.uk

Newcastle upon Tyne
Planning Authority Score
5.1/10
Average
#140 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

Newcastle upon Tyne is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #204 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Newcastle upon Tyne decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #87 of 292
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #57 of 292
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #204 of 292
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #174 of 292
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