How long do planning decisions take near Biddick Hall?

The average planning decision time near Biddick Hall is 70 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Biddick Hall?

The most common type of planning application near Biddick Hall is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Biddick Hall?

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Biddick Hall, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Biddick Hall, Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear · England · settlement

Planning applications in Biddick Hall are administered by South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Biddick Hall

Biddick Hall is a vibrant area within South Shields, Tyne and Wear, notable for its well-regarded infant and junior schools, alongside a range of local shops and conveniences. This medium-sized council estate in the South Tyneside borough boasts excellent transport links to South Shields Town Centre, with bus services operated by Stagecoach and Go North East. Additionally, residents benefit from proximity to Boldon School, a nearby comprehensive school.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £134,310 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Tyneside
Parliamentary constituency: South Shields
LSOA: South Tyneside 019B

Crime Statistics

268 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 94
anti-social-behaviour: 39
criminal-damage-arson: 39
public-order: 22
other-theft: 16
shoplifting: 16
burglary: 10
drugs: 9
other-crime: 7
vehicle-crime: 6
robbery: 5
possession-of-weapons: 3
bicycle-theft: 1
theft-from-the-person: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Biddick Hall.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Biddick Hall.

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 Biddick Hall based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Biddick Hall.

- 37 St Simon Street, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 9SD
Two Storey Side Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-04-08
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- Simonside Youth Centre St Simon Street South Shields NE34 9SD
External cladding
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-08-15
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A brief summary of Biddick Hall in Tyne and Wear

Property prices in Biddick Hall show an average sale price of £134,310, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Biddick Hall area recorded 268 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Biddick Hall includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Farm Meadow, Boldon SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Biddick Hall

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Biddick Hall. The average decision time was 70 days.

At 70 days on average, decisions near Biddick Hall slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Biddick Hall were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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