INTRODUCTION
Welcome to our page about plans to make changes to the outside of the Galafield Family Hub on Newbiggin Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 1LZ.
DPP Planning, working for Action for Children, is getting ready to send a planning application to Newcastle City Council. Before we do this, we would like you to look at the plans and tell us what you think.
The Proposal
The planned changes include:
– A strong fence around the outside, 2.4m high, that is hard to climb.
– A smaller wooden fence inside, 1.1m high.
– A new greenhouse for growing plants.
– Planters to make a growing area.
– A ‘break out space’ with raised plant beds and seats.
– New picnic benches.
– Play equipment for children.
– New paving and tarmac paths.
These changes will make Galafield Family Hub better for everyone who uses it in the future.
You can see the plans at the bottom of this page.
Providing your Feedback
We want to know what you think about the planned changes before we send in a planning application.
We are holding a public event at Galafield Family Hub, Newbiggin Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 1LZ on 27th January 2026 from 11am to 1:30pm. At this event, you can see the plans and talk to the design team. They will be there to answer your questions.
You can give your feedback at the event, on the website form below, or by posting your comments to: DPP, Studio 015, Haylofts, St Thomas’ Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LE.
We will write down your comments. Questions will be answered in a report called the Statement of Community Involvement. This report will be sent to Newcastle City Council as part of the planning application.
Please send your comments by 3rd February 2026.
Feedback Form
Downloads
Proposed Site Plan Download Now >
Landscape Report Download Now >
