Newcastle City Council

A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is a conservation designation denoting a protected area.

Location of conservation areas within Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Each of the conservation areas has a different character and quality which has led to its designation. Profiles of each conservation area have been prepared to provide basic information such as when it was designated and why, if it has been extended, how many listed buildings there are and if there are any extra planning controls. Additional information  To find out more, click ...

An Article 4 direction removes various forms of permitted development right normally associated with a property. The reasons for the directions are normally to prevent development that would harm the character of the area. There are three Article 4 directions which control changes of use from Class C3 (family dwelling) to C4 (house in multiple occupation). Permitted Development Rights to extend, alter or change the use of a property can...

Monuments, structures or below ground archaeological sites that are identified as being of national significance are placed on a list or Schedule. If a monument is Scheduled , it means that permission is needed for any works to a monument including demolition, removing, repairing, tipping near to or altering in any way.

A listed building is statutorily protected against unauthorised demolition, alteration and extension. It has special 'national' architectural or historic interest.

Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) can be placed on single trees, groups of trees and even whole woodlands. If a tree has a TPO you must apply for permission from us before carrying out any work to the trees covered. Unauthorised work to a protected tree is a criminal offence.

Monthly enquiry figures by branch library for April 2008 to present. Additional information In 2020, all libraries closed from 19 March included due to the coronavirus outbreak. Until 8 April 2018 an enquiry was defined as any question asked of library staff by a member of the public.What we record as an enquiry was first redefined in a narrower way on 9 April 2018, then reviewed several times over the following months. From 1 September...

Monthly number of people visiting (entering) a library; by branch from April 2008 to present. We advise you to explore this data alongside our opening times data set, which shows changes in opening hours over the years.   Additional information Blank means no data available. In 2020, all libraries closed from 19 March included due to the coronavirus outbreak. Fenham Library: from end of August 2018 to early December 2018 Fenham Library ...

Monthly usage figures for online resources including databases and e-book platforms when available, for January 2005 to present. Additional information Blank means no data available In 2020, all library buildings closed from 19 March included due to the coronavirus outbreak. Resources included : description {minimum dates of subscription} What the figure is 19th Century British Library Newspapers : digital newspaper archive {May 20...

Monthly computer usage figures by branch library from April 2008 to present. Additional information Given as a percentage of the total available time computers can be booked. BIPC is the Business & IP Centre based within the City Library. Blank means no data available. In 2020, all libraries closed from 19 March included due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Newcastle Libraries began to re-open from 12th April 2021 and figures will not be rep...