South Tyneside Council approves – of planning applications, based on 2,828 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. South Tyneside is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 2,828 decided applications on record (June 2026 to September 2026), South Tyneside Council approved – of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of South Tyneside council planning portal records · Data to 25 September 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 | – | – | 3,279 | – |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 260556 | Conservatory to rear | Approved |
| 260587 | Proposed single storey extension 5.75m projection, 2.95m to eaves and 4m total h | Approved |
| 260568 | Air source heat pump to rear elevation of dwelling | Approved |
| 260569 | First floor rear extension | Approved |
| 260554 | Demolish existing rear extension and replace a new extension | Approved |
| 260502 | Erection of single storey rear extension, and relocate existing timber gate and | Approved |
| 260436 | Non material Amendment sought to amend rooflight position and addition of PV pan | Approved |
| 260335 | Proposed single storey rear extension: (i) Extending 3.3 metres beyond the origi | Approved |
| 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 |
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Based on 2,828 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in South Tyneside is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 2,828 planning decisions from South Tyneside council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, June 2026 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in South Tyneside is –, 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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