How many planning applications has South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council received?

South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council received 384 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 71%.

How long does South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council takes an average of 66 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 South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council?

South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council approves 71% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council?

To object to a South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications?

You can search South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Q: Can I appeal a South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 142 appeals were lodged against South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Search and explore South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: North East

About South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

South Tyneside Council is the governing body for the metropolitan borough of South Tyneside, located in Tyne and Wear, North East England. As one of the five metropolitan boroughs in the region, the council has provided essential local government services since it has been under Labour majority control since 1979. Based at South Shields Town Hall, it also plays a role as a member of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority, making it a crucial entity for anyone researching planning applications in the area.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £164,319 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Gateshead
Parliamentary constituency: Blaydon and Consett
LSOA: Gateshead 004E

Crime Statistics

98 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 28
shoplifting: 20
violent-crime: 17
criminal-damage-arson: 10
other-theft: 7
vehicle-crime: 6
public-order: 5
other-crime: 3
bicycle-theft: 1
burglary: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

278 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

8 flood monitoring stations near South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council.

Woolsington (Ouse Burn)
Tanfield (River Team)
Stamfordham (River Pont)
Crag Hall (Ouse Burn)
Blackhall Mill (River Derwent)
Rowlands Gill (River Derwent)
Gosforth (Ouse Burn)
Team Valley (River Team)

A brief summary of South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

The average property sale price in the South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council area is £164,319, based on 50 recent transactions.

The South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council area recorded 98 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council area includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thornley Wood SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 278 towns and villages, including Blaydon, Gateshead, Hebburn, Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton-Le-Spring and Jarrow. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council area. Unlike the official South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 384 planning applications South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council received. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council.

At 66 days on average, decisions in South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council were full planning applications (173), tree works (73), discharge of conditions (28). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 315 smaller schemes were submitted.

142 planning appeals were lodged against South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council decisions, of which 43 were allowed and 83 were dismissed (34% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 35 applications
Refused: 6 applications
Withdrawn: 8 applications
Awaiting decision: 335 applications

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