Planning Policy and Local Plan
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Arrangements for Planning Policy (Spatial Planning and Housing Strategy)
While social distancing measures are in place in the UK, we have suspended consultation on planning policy. This will be kept under review.
The Spatial Planning and Housing Strategy Team are working away from the office and are available to contact by email. Please use lucygreenfield@gateshead.gov.uk or chriscarr@gateshead.gov.uk during this time.
The Local Plan consists of a number of planning policies for future development in Gateshead.
A strategic planning framework that will guide development in Newcastle and Gateshead to 2030.
SPDs set out more detailed guidance around specific issues, such as urban design and alterations to houses.
A number of UDP policies are saved and will remain part of Gateshead's Local Plan until they are superseded.
Find out how you can be involved and comment on the latest planning policies in Gateshead
A levy charged on some developments helps to pay for infrastructure needed as Gateshead grows.
