South Tyneside Council approves 95.3% of planning applications, based on 3,244 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%. South Tyneside sits 7.0 percentage points above the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 3,244 decided applications published since January 2020, South Tyneside Council approved 95.3% of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of South Tyneside council planning portal records · Updated June 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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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 | 3,093 | 151 | 3,244 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 260306 | Non material Amendment sought to alter roof from lean-to to a hip relating to pr | Approved |
| 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 |
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Based on 3,244 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in South Tyneside is 95.3%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 3,244 planning decisions from South Tyneside council. 3,093 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 free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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