Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in South Tyneside is – — that's the difference between near-certainty and a coin flip. What you build matters as much as where you build it.
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| # | Type | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rear Extension | 686 | – | – | – |
| 2 | New Build | 37 | – | – | – |
| 3 | HMO | 32 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Change of Use (Residential) | 138 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Outbuilding | 84 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Garage / Parking | 479 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Dormer | 164 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Side Extension | 396 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Loft Conversion | 108 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Conservatory | 203 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Front Extension | 120 | – | – | – |
| 12 | Extension (General) | 312 | – | – | – |
| 13 | Wraparound Extension | 60 | – | – | – |
A rear extension application has a – approval rate. Wraparound Extension? Just –.
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– planning applications in South Tyneside have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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