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House prices in Middlesbrough Council: average £140,909, +3.7% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Middlesbrough Council received?
Middlesbrough Council received 508 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 84%.
How long does Middlesbrough Council take to decide applications?
Middlesbrough Council takes an average of 62 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 Middlesbrough Council?
Middlesbrough Council approves 84% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Middlesbrough Council?
Submit your representation to Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Middlesbrough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Middlesbrough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 244 appeals were lodged against Middlesbrough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 25% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Middlesbrough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Middlesbrough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Middlesbrough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Middlesbrough Council, the local authority for the Borough of Middlesbrough in North Yorkshire, operates as a unitary authority, combining the roles of both district and county councils since 1996. Following the 2023 local elections, the Labour Party maintains majority control, with meetings held at the Town Hall under the leadership of the directly-elected Mayor of Middlesbrough. As a member of the Tees Valley Combined Authority, the council plays a vital role in regional planning and development initiatives. Erik Scollay serves as Chief Executive since 27 November 2024. The council comprises 47 (46 councillors plus elected mayor), with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The council area encompasses 21 towns and villages, including Middlesbrough. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Middlesbrough Council received 508 planning applications. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (102), amendments (64), outline applications (56). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

244 planning appeals were lodged against Middlesbrough Council decisions, of which 57 were allowed and 168 were dismissed (25% success rate).

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