Longbenton & Benton planning approval rate
Longbenton & Benton ward in North Tyneside has a 92.8% approval rate based on 111 planning decisions. North Tyneside overall: 95.2%.
Last updated: September 2026
92.8%
ward approval rate
111
Decisions
103
Approved
8
Refused
95.2%
North Tyneside average
Longbenton & Benton is 2.4 percentage points below the North Tyneside average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Longbenton & Benton compares
Longbenton & Benton ward
92.8%
North Tyneside overall
95.2%
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Recent decisions in Longbenton & Benton
Single storey rear extension and external alterations · Tue 08 Sep 2026
Demolition of existing extension and garage. Proposed two storey side extension · Fri 28 Aug 2026
Proposed loft conversion to the existing dwelling, including the formation of a · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Single storey rear extension to private dwelling · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Rebuild existing porch, extend across garage front to join porch, internally cre · Thu 30 Jul 2026
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