North Shields, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Shields, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
Planning applications in North Shields are administered by North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About North Shields
North Shields, located in the borough of North Tyneside in Tyne and Wear, is an important coastal town situated 8 miles northeast of Newcastle upon Tyne. It shares borders with Wallsend and Tynemouth, and as of the 2021 census, it has a population of 6,137. This vibrant community offers various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential and commercial development, given its strategic location and growing population.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £226,532 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Tyneside
- Parliamentary constituency: Tynemouth
- LSOA: North Tyneside 023D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Shields.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Shields.
- 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 North Shields based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
339 planning applications found near North Shields.
- 26/01006/FUL - 12A Russell Street North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 0BL
Change of use of bar (sui generis) to a dog grooming salon (use class E)
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-07-08 - - 17 Spring Terrace North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 0HQ
Proposed rear and side facade changes, rooflight changes, floor plan redesign and all associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/00993/FULH - 17 Spring Terrace North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 0HQ
Proposed rear and side facade changes, rooflight changes, floor plan redesign and all associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-07-06 - - Pavement Rear Of 42 Rudyerd Street North Shields Tyne And Wear
Installation of 10m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Pavement Rear Of 10 Borough Road North Shields Tyne And Wear
Installation of 10m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 68 - 72 Howard Street North Shields Tyne And Wear NE30 1AF
Change of use from 3no. commercial properties into 3no. residential properties, three storey with four bedrooms each. Alterations are proposed to the internal layouts and rear elevations, with demolit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 26/00973/FUL - 68 - 72 Howard Street North Shields Tyne And Wear NE30 1AF
Change of use from 3no. commercial properties into 3no. residential properties, three storey with four bedrooms each. Alterations are proposed to the internal layouts and rear elevations, with demolit
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-07-01 - 26/00910/TPO - 21 Campville North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 0NR
Tree Reference T72 (as shown on sketch plan)Species Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Approximate Height 15 metres. LocationT72 is situated on the lefthand boundary of the rear garden when viewed from th
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-23 - 26/00712/LBC - 100 Howard Street North Shields Tyne And Wear NE30 1NA
Repainting of existing external door and exterior wall of a listed building using breathable heritage paint. Colours proposed are Studio Green (door) and Mizzle (wall) by Farrow & Ball. No structural
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 100 Howard Street North Shields Tyne And Wear NE30 1NA
Repainting of existing external door and exterior wall of a listed building using breathable heritage paint. Colours proposed are Studio Green (door) and Mizzle (wall) by Farrow & Ball. No structural
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/00695/TREECA - Spring Gardens Court North Shields Tyne And Wear
T1, T2 and T3 - Malus - Crown lift to 2m. T7 - Lime - Prune to clear the property by 2m. T8 - Lime - Remove the epicormic growth from the main stem to a height of 2m. T9 and T10 - Elm - Remove the epi
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-05-13 - - Spring Gardens Court North Shields Tyne And Wear
T1, T2 and T3 - Malus - Crown lift to 2m. T7 - Lime - Prune to clear the property by 2m. T8 - Lime - Remove the epicormic growth from the main stem to a height of 2m. T9 and T10 - Elm - Remove the epi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - 15 Spring Terrace North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 0HQ
Holly tree - reduction in size by 30% due to excessive shading
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 68, 68A And 69 Rudyerd Street North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 6RR
Amalgamate two flats into a single dwelling maintains the existing C3 residential use class
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Pavement Opposite 21 Hylton Street North Shields Tyne And Wear
Installation of 9m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Pavement Opposite 39 & 40 Vicarage Street North Shields Tyne And Wear
Installation of 9m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Maritime Chambers 1 Howard Street North Shields Tyne And Wear NE30 1LZ
Discharge of Conditions 4, 5, 6 & 7 of planning approval 26/00189/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 70-72 Church Way North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 0AA
Change of use to office unit from self contained 3 bedroom first floor flat, internal alterations and minor external redecoration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 41 Bedford Street North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 6PX
Retrosepctive - Erection of 1x internally illuminated fascia sign, 1 x projecting sign and 1 x digital screen to front window
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - The Ballarat 13 Borough Road North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 6LU
Application for a minor variation of a premises licence under Licensing Act 2003
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-02-25
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A brief summary of North Shields in Tyne and Wear
North Shields, located in the borough of North Tyneside in Tyne and Wear, is an important coastal town situated 8 miles northeast of Newcastle upon Tyne. It shares borders with Wallsend and Tynemouth, and as of the 2021 census, it has a population of 6,137. This vibrant community offers various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential and commercial development, given its strategic location and growing population.
Property prices in North Shields show an average sale price of £226,532, 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 North Shields a particularly low-crime area.
North Shields has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: New Quay, Camp Terrace, Fish Quay, Tynemouth Village, Northumberland Square, Preston Park, Mill Dam. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around North Shields includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Northumberland Shore SSSI. 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, North Shields 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 North Shields
In the last 24 months, 155 planning applications were submitted near North Shields. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near North Shields may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near North Shields slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near North Shields were full planning applications (38), outline applications (28), tree works (24). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 large-scale (major) developments, 20 medium-scale applications, 116 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
34 planning appeals were lodged, of which 13 were allowed and 21 were dismissed (38% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 89 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 59 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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