Article 4 directions in Gateshead
These remove specific permitted development rights in defined areas. Check whether your street is inside one before relying on the national limits.
- Saltwell Conservation Area Article 4 Direction 4Check with the council2011
- Saltwell Conservation Area Article 4 Direction 5Check with the council2011
- Saltwell Conservation Area Article 4 Direction 1Check with the council2011
- Saltwell Conservation Area Article 4 Direction 2Check with the council2011
- Saltwell Conservation Area Article 4 Direction 3Check with the council2011
From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council.
Conservation areas
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council hasn’t published conservation area boundaries to the national planning data platform yet. The checker will still flag listed buildings and Article 4 directions; for conservation areas, check the council’s own maps.
What you can build in Gateshead
The national limits for a semi-detached house with full permitted development rights. Inside a conservation area or Article 4 area, some of these need planning permission.
Getting a Lawful Development Certificate from Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Apply through the Planning Portal. Decisions usually take up to 8 weeks. Your report tells you whether you need one — and includes the drawings checklist.
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council website ↗Nearby councils