270 homes approved for Gateshead despite local objectionsThe local authority has sided with developers and approved the construction of hundreds of new homesView Image Kibblesworth bank, Gateshead (Image: Simon Greener)Property giant Taylor Wimpey has been granted permission for the construction of 270 homes in Gateshead despite local opposition. ‌Gateshead Council’s planning and development committee has given the go ahead for hundreds of new homes in Kibblesworth as per local authority officers’ recommendations. ‌The scheme requires the demolition of West Farm to make way for 29 two-bedroom, 103 three-bedroom, 118 four-bedroom, and 20 five-bedroom homes. ‌Local and objector Julie McAlpine told councillors that residents were concerned about the impact the number of homes would have on local resources. The plans were approved by the committee by a majority vote of 12 to two abstentions.