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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in South Tyneside

South Tyneside approved 84.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 138 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

84.1%
change of use (residential) approval rate
138
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
116
Approved
22
Refused
95.4%
South Tyneside overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the South Tyneside average (95.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in South Tyneside

Change of Use (Residential) (138 decided)
84.1%
South Tyneside all applications (3,258 decided)
95.4%

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Other project types in South Tyneside

Rear Extension (682 decided)
97.2%
Garage / Parking (479 decided)
96.5%
Side Extension (396 decided)
96.5%
Extension (General) (311 decided)
97.4%
Conservatory (200 decided)
98.0%
Dormer (164 decided)
96.3%
Front Extension (120 decided)
95.8%
Loft Conversion (108 decided)
95.4%
Outbuilding (84 decided)
96.4%
Wraparound Extension (60 decided)
100.0%
New Build (37 decided)
94.6%
HMO (32 decided)
62.5%
Hip-to-Gable Conversion (15 decided)
93.3%
Basement (12 decided)
75.0%
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