Windows and doors in Gateshead
1,099 applications since 2016. 979 approved and 48 refused. Refused: about 1 in 21 here, about 1 in 9 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Materials and look similar to the existing house
- New upper-floor side windows obscure-glazed and fixed below 1.7 m
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70 | 51 | 1 |
| 2025 | 77 | 68 | 5 |
| 2024 | 56 | 48 | 4 |
| 2023 | 85 | 79 | 6 |
| 2022 | 65 | 55 | 0 |
| 2021 | 87 | 77 | 4 |
| 2020 | 93 | 87 | 4 |
| 2019 | 141 | 135 | 5 |
| 2018 | 155 | 140 | 6 |
| 2017 | 162 | 146 | 7 |
| 2016 | 108 | 93 | 6 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Bryonn Architecture Limited | 5 | 5 |
| Nicholson Nairn Architects | 5 | 5 |
| Panda Design | 5 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | 3,102 | 84 | about 1 in 38 |
| South Tyneside | 696 | 33 | about 1 in 22 |