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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council received?
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council received 1,238 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 94%.
How long does Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council take to decide 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 94% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council refuses your 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.

Planning data sourced from Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Planning Authority

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

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. The council was established in | preceded_by =. The council is currently led by Lisa Evans (Labour), who has held the position since 2 April 2025. The council comprises 56 councillors, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The council area encompasses 43 towns and villages, including Billingham and Stockton-on-Tees. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council received 1,238 planning applications. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (181), telecoms (171), discharge of conditions (126). 28 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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

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