Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council— Planning Applications & Local Information
Metropolitan Borough Council • North East
Council Information
- Council Type
- Metropolitan Borough Council
- Region / Nation
- North East
- Website
- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk
Planning Statistics
9
Conservation Areas
525
Listed Buildings
75
Brownfield Sites
240
Tree Preservation Orders
Planning Permission in Gateshead
Planning permission rules in Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council follow national legislation. The council applies the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) alongside local policies in their development plan. Use these guides to find out whether your project needs permission.
How to Apply for Planning Permission
The application process for Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council follows the standard national procedure. Our step-by-step guide covers everything from pre-application advice to decision timelines.
Read the full guide →Conservation Areas in Gateshead
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council has 9 designated conservation areas where stricter planning controls apply.
Planning FAQs — Gateshead
Key Data
- Listed Buildings
- 525
- Conservation Areas
- 9
- Brownfield Sites
- 75
- Tree Preservation Orders
- 240
- Article 4 Directions
- 7