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50 in the last 90 days21 in the last 308 in the last 1495% approveddecisions typically take 58 days

Source: Hartlepool Borough Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 56 · received or decided in the last 90 days

14 18 SCARBOROUGH STREET HARTLEPOOL TS24 7DA
Adjoining Authority Re-consultation for the discharge of conditions 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16 on HMDC/2025/0048 (Change of use from offices (Class E) to mixed use pop up restaurant, drinking and gaming venue (Sui Generis), and external alterations including part demolition of existing ground and first floor extensions and erection of single and two storey rear extensions and external terrace, reinstatement of front basement bay window/doorway and other minor alternations)
PendingAdjoining Authority ConsultationsReceived 19 Oct 2026H/2026/0304
LAND AT MARITIME AVENUE, FLEET AVENUE AND MAINSFORTH TERRACE HARTLEPOOL
Adjoining Authority Consultation for part discharge of condition 27 with regard to Sites 2 and 3 on HMDC/2025/0071 (Section 73 application to vary conditions 1, 11 and 23 of planning permission HMDC/2024/0037 for the construction of apartments, houses, offices, food takeaway unit, retail outlet, business units, nursing home, nursery school/creche together with associated parking and external works)
PendingAdjoining Authority ConsultationsReceived 16 Oct 2026H/2026/0303
14-20 SCARBOROUGH STREET HARTLEPOOL TS24 7DA
Adjoining authority consultation for change of use from offices (Class E) to mixed use pop up restaurant, drinking and gaming venue (Sui Generis), and external alterations including part demolition of existing ground and first floor extensions and erection of single and two storey rear extensions and external terrace, reinstatement of front basement bay window/doorway and other minor alternations
PendingAdjoining Authority ConsultationsReceived 16 Oct 2026H/2026/0302
2 SWANAGE GROVE HARTLEPOOL TS24 9RR
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension
PendingReceived 13 Oct 2026H/2026/0299
24 WELLAND ROAD HARTLEPOOL TS25 2JA
Erection of a side and rear single storey extension (demolition of existing garage)
PendingFull Plans ApplicationReceived 12 Oct 2026H/2026/0297

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Hartlepool Borough Council received?

Hartlepool Borough Council received 268 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 95%.

How long does Hartlepool Borough Council take to decide applications?

Hartlepool Borough Council takes an average of 58 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Hartlepool Borough Council?

Hartlepool Borough Council approves 95% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Hartlepool Borough Council?

Submit your representation to Hartlepool Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Hartlepool Borough Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Hartlepool Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Hartlepool Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 130 appeals were lodged against Hartlepool Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

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Hartlepool Borough Council is a unitary authority located in County Durham, England, established in 1996 and operating independently from Durham County Council. The council is based in Hartlepool, its largest settlement, which, along with surrounding rural areas, serves a population of 92,571 as of the 2021 census, with over 95% residing in the town itself. This information is essential for anyone researching planning applications within the borough, as it highlights the demographic and administrative context of the area.

The council area encompasses 16 towns and villages, including Hartlepool. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Hartlepool Borough Council received 268 planning applications. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (95), discharge of conditions (35), tree works (20). 20 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

130 planning appeals were lodged against Hartlepool Borough Council decisions, of which 31 were allowed and 66 were dismissed (32% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Hartlepool Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Hartlepool Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.