New Greggs in Ryton approved by Gateshead Council planners creating over a dozen jobs

What's OnFood & DrinkFood and drinkA new Greggs bakery has been approved by Gateshead Council.18:01, 30 Jul 2026Plans for a new Greggs outlet in Ryton have been approved. (Image: PA)A new Greggs outlet is set to open in Ryton, Gateshead, after council planners gave the bakery giant proposal the green light.‌Plans for the outlet in Parsons Drive, Ryton, have been approved by Gateshead Council to be converted into a new Greggs. The plans initially received popular support, amassing 36 letters of support, ranging from citing it as an example of regeneration in Ryton to calls to bring a vacant building back into use.‌Five objections were also recorded, including the belief that a Greggs would be out of character, leading to increased traffic. However, planners stated that such a development wo