Marsden, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marsden, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
Planning applications in Marsden 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 Marsden
Marsden, situated on the outskirts of South Shields in North East England, is a coastal village along the North Sea. Part of the historic County Durham, it offers a blend of seaside charm and local heritage, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments.
District: South Tyneside
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £158,256 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Tyneside
- Parliamentary constituency: South Shields
- LSOA: South Tyneside 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marsden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marsden.
- 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 Marsden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Marsden.
- - 71 Grotto Road South Shields NE34 7AQ
Demolition of existing garage, single storey rear utility room and front porch. Construction of single storey side/rear extension with 1no. rooflight and front porch with pitched roofs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - North Lizard Riding School Lizard Lane South Shields NE34 7AE
Discharge of Condition 4 - Compensatory Swallow Nesting Site Details, Condition 7 - Detailed Remediation Strategy and [TCPA 1990, as amended] deemed Biodiversity Gain Plan Condition, relating to previ
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - North Lizard Farm Riding School Lizard Lane South Shields NE34 7AE
Discharge of Condition 6 - Detailed Remediation Strategy and [TCPA 1990, as amended] deemed Biodiversity Gain Plan condition, relating to previously approved Planning Application 250540
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 99 Beacon Glade South Shields NE34 7QU
Internal alterations to existing kitchen/dining room with rear window to replace existing door/window combination.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 65 Grotto Road South Shields NE34 7AQ
Rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - 6 Lakeside South Shields NE34 7HA
Single story rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - 181 Beaconside South Shields NE34 7PT
Two storey extension (over existing garage) at side of house to provide a new bedroom, bath en-suite and walk in wardrobe at first floor. Single storey extension at rear of house to provide an enlarge
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2020-06-23
View full details - - 195 Beaconside South Shields NE34 7PT
Construction of pitched roof rear garden room extension as replacement to existing conservatory on same footprint.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2019-10-08
View full details - - 195 Beaconside South Shields NE34 7PT
Rear extension of the following dimensions: (i) Extending 3.9 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house (ii) A maximum height of 3.4 metres (iii) An eaves height of 2.55 metres
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2019-09-30
View full details - - 185 Beaconside South Shields NE34 7PT
Single storey rear kitchen extension and single storey front lounge extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2017-05-31
View full details - - 187 Beaconside South Shields NE34 7PT
Single storey rear kitchen extension and single storey front lounge extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2017-05-30
View full details - - 171 Beaconside South Shields NE34 7PT
Retrospective application for the construction of a conservatory to rear elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2011-11-24
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A brief summary of Marsden in Tyne and Wear
Marsden, situated on the outskirts of South Shields in North East England, is a coastal village along the North Sea. Part of the historic County Durham, it offers a blend of seaside charm and local heritage, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments. It sits within the South Tyneside district.
Property prices in Marsden show an average sale price of £158,256, 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 Marsden a particularly low-crime area.
Marsden has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cleadon Hills. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Marsden includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Harton Down Hill SSSI, Cleadon Hill SSSI, Durham Coast SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Durham Coast; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Northumbria Coast; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Northumbria Coast. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Marsden planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Marsden
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Marsden. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 near Marsden.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Marsden slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Marsden were full planning applications (7), tree works (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.