How many planning applications has Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council received?

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council received 792 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 66%.

How long does Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council takes an average of 55 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 Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council?

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council approves 66% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council?

To object to a Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 271 appeals were lodged against Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council planning applications?

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

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

Region: North East

About Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council serves as the local authority for the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees, which spans County Durham and North Yorkshire. Established as a unitary authority in 1996, it combines district and county council functions, managing services such as town planning, social services, and waste management. Since joining the Tees Valley Combined Authority in 2016, the council has collaborated under the leadership of the directly elected Tees Valley Mayor to enhance local governance and development initiatives.

Governance

Leader: Lisa Evans (Labour), since 2 April 2025

Chair: Stephen Richardson (Conservative), since 2 April 2025

Seats: 56 councillors

Founded: | preceded_by =

Last election: 4 May 2023

Political composition: Labour (22), Conservative (26), Independent (1)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Stockton-on-Tees 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: £118,905 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: Blaydon and Consett
LSOA: County Durham 001D

Crime Statistics

172 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 57
anti-social-behaviour: 29
criminal-damage-arson: 25
public-order: 14
other-theft: 11
shoplifting: 10
burglary: 7
vehicle-crime: 6
other-crime: 5
drugs: 4
possession-of-weapons: 3
robbery: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

8 flood monitoring stations near Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

Lanchester Front Street (Smallhope Burn)
Tanfield (River Team)
Blackhall Mill (River Derwent)
Rowlands Gill (River Derwent)
Team Valley (River Team)
Rainfall station
Rainfall station
Rainfall station

A brief summary of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

The average property sale price in the Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council area is £118,905, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council area recorded 172 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 11 designated conservation areas within the Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Thornaby Green, Hartburn, Egglescliffe, Stockton Town Centre, Billingham Green, Wolviston, Bute Street, Eaglescliffe with Preston, Norton, Yarm, and 1 more.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council area includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Greencroft and Langley Moor SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 500 towns and villages, including Annfield Plain, Barnard Castle, Billingham, Bishop Auckland, Brandon and Chester-Le-Street. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council area. Unlike the official Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 792 planning applications Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council received. Of these, 66% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council were full planning applications (204), telecoms (171), discharge of conditions (117). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 23 large-scale (major) developments, 24 medium-scale applications, 745 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

271 planning appeals were lodged against Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council decisions, of which 87 were allowed and 167 were dismissed (34% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 90 applications
Refused: 13 applications
Withdrawn: 33 applications
Awaiting decision: 656 applications

Related Planning Guides

What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.