What percentage of planning applications does Middlesbrough approve?

Middlesbrough approves approximately 92% of planning applications, based on 15,727 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Middlesbrough decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 15,727 planning decisions published by Middlesbrough.

What is the refusal rate for Middlesbrough planning applications?

Middlesbrough refuses approximately 8% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Middlesbrough?

The typical planning application in Middlesbrough takes 6.4 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 166 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Middlesbrough compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Middlesbrough

yesterday

Change of use from 5 bed HMO (Use class C4) to childrens residential care home (

26/0306/COU · Central

Refused

2 days ago

Single storey extension to front and rear with single storey side extension to f

26/0285/FUL · Marton West

Approved

2 days ago

Dormer window extension to front

26/0334/FUL · Marton West

Approved

5 days ago

Retrospective Single storey extension to rear (demolition of existing conservato

26/0286/FUL · Trimdon

Approved

5 days ago

Erection of 2no. Single storey extensions to Parish hall, including erection of

26/0327/FUL · Coulby Newham

Approved

5 days ago

Proposed replacement tiles like for like (slate)

26/0341/FUL · Park

Approved

5 days ago

Retrospective alterations to existing garage for the creation of an annexe

26/0350/FUL · Longlands/Beechwood

Approved

1 week ago

Change of use from Stud farm (Sui Generis) to Mindfulness and Wellbeing Rehabili

25/0617/FUL · Trimdon

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 15,727 planning decisions made by Middlesbrough, from July 2001 to present. 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 Middlesbrough planning approval rates page.

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