South Tyneside Council approves 95.3% of planning applications, based on 3,235 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 87.9%. South Tyneside sits 7.4 percentage points above the national average.
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in South Tyneside.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 3,084 | 151 | 3,235 | 95.3% |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
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Real residential planning decisions from South Tyneside council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| View more details for260107 | ST JOSEPHS CATHOLIC ACADEMY, Mill Lane, Hebburn, South Tyneside, NE31 2ET | Approved |
| View more details for260011 | Listed Building Consent for the proposed replacement of existing rooflight in st | Approved |
| View more details for260006 | Proposed replacement of existing rooflight in stair well on northwest roof facad | Approved |
| View more details for260001 | Proposed single storey, flat roof rear extension | Approved |
| View more details for250802 | Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of one self-build dwelling. Applic | Approved |
| View more details for250799 | Proposed new window to rear elevation | Approved |
| View more details for250764 | Change of use from C3 Dwellings to C4 HMO (6 persons) | Approved |
| View more details for250736 | Land Outside Western Approach South Shields NE33 5QU | Approved |
| View more details for250730 | Land Outside Western Approach South Shields NE33 5QU | Approved |
| View more details for250328 | Part demolition of rear extensions, alterations and extension of existing dwelli | Approved |
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Based on 3,235 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in South Tyneside is 95.3%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 87.9%. However, rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 3,235 planning decisions from South Tyneside council. 3,084 were approved and 151 were refused. These figures cover decisions from January 2020 to the present.
The average approval rate in South Tyneside is 95.3%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the PlanningLens free postcode check to get a personalised score.