How long do planning decisions take near Hebburn New Town?

The average planning decision time near Hebburn New Town is 33 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Hebburn New Town?

The planning approval rate near Hebburn New Town is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hebburn New Town?

The most common type of planning application near Hebburn New Town is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hebburn New Town?

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Hebburn New Town, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hebburn New Town, Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hebburn New Town 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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £153,493 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Tyneside
Parliamentary constituency: Jarrow and Gateshead East
LSOA: South Tyneside 010A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hebburn New Town.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hebburn New Town.

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 Hebburn New Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Hebburn New Town.

260252 - Vacant Former Hawthorn Leslie Shipyard Ellison Street Hebburn
Discharge of Condition 3 (in part for phase 1A only) – Construction Method Statement relating to previously approved Planning Application ST/0233/24/VC.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-05-06
- Land Northwest Of Viking Energy Centre Off Blackett Street Hebburn
Wind turbine with a blade tip height of 74m, along with associated foundations, substation and cabling (to repower the existing Vestas V27 turbine with blade tip height of 45m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-04-21
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- 90 Woodvale Drive Hebburn NE31 1RB
Demolition of existing rear single storey extension and construction of new full width two storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-01-30
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- 23 Waterside Park Hebburn NE31 1RS
Proposed 2 storey side extension, single storey rear extension and detached garage to the east side. Retention of extended garden curtilage and retention of boundary fence.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-09-02
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A brief summary of Hebburn New Town in Tyne and Wear

Hebburn New Town is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England.

Property prices in Hebburn New Town show an average sale price of £153,493, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hebburn New Town a particularly low-crime area.

Hebburn New Town has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Hebburn Hall. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Hebburn New Town

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Hebburn New Town. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hebburn New Town may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hebburn New Town were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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