What percentage of planning applications does Hartlepool approve?

Hartlepool approves approximately 95% of planning applications, based on 2,689 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Hartlepool decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 2,689 planning decisions published by Hartlepool.

What is the refusal rate for Hartlepool planning applications?

Hartlepool refuses approximately 5% of planning applications.

Recent Planning Applications in Hartlepool

Name: Hartlepool Planning Decisions
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Every planning decision on record, from March 2000 to June 2026.

2,689Decisions

95%Approved

132Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Hartlepool

Data last updated June 2026. We’re working on a refresh.

3 months ago

Installation of a glazed curtain screen to front elevation of existing retail un

H/2026/0117

Approved

3 months ago

Installation of new access ramp to front garden

H/2026/0120

Approved

3 months ago

Erection of pillars and fence with a height of approx. 1.4m along the side and r

H/2026/0064

Approved

3 months ago

Replacement of all existing wooden frames, doors and single glazed windows with

H/2026/0077

Approved

3 months ago

Proposed lawful development certificate for the change of use from 2no. self-con

H/2026/0053

Approved

3 months ago

Erection of a first floor rear extension and single storey rear extension

H/2026/0103

Approved

3 months ago

Erection of a single storey rear extension

H/2025/0410

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 2,689 planning decisions made by Hartlepool, from March 2000 to June 2026. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Hartlepool planning approval rates page.

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